The spelling of "wast ease" might seem confusing at first glance, but it can be understood using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "w" is pronounced like the [w] sound in "wow," while the "a" is pronounced like the [æ] sound in "cat." The "s" is pronounced like the [s] sound in "sit," and the "t" like the [t] sound in "top." Finally, the "e" is pronounced like the [i] sound in "bit." When put together, "wast ease" is pronounced "wæst i:s" in IPA.