The correct spelling of the phrase "wast native of" is actually "was native of," with the /z/ sound replacing the /t/. The IPA phonetic transcription for "was" is /wʌz/, while "wast" would be /wæst/. Despite its appearance in older texts, "wast" is now considered an archaic form of "was" and is no longer used in modern English. It is important to pay attention to pronunciation when spelling and writing in order to communicate effectively.