The correct spelling of the term "wast family" is actually "West family." This word is spelled with a "w" at the beginning, followed by the sounds "eh" and "s," and ending with a "t" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, this would be written as /wɛst ˈfæməli/. The West family can refer to any family with the surname of West, or more broadly to families with origins in the western region of a country.