The word "wast noncommittal" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription as /wɑst nɒnkəˈmɪtəl/. The word "wast" is an archaic form of the word "was". "Noncommittal" means unwilling to show one's thoughts or feelings. The spelling of this word follows English phonetics, where each symbol represents a specific sound. This phonetic transcription system helps individuals understand the pronunciation of the word despite its irregular spelling. It is essential to grasp the phonetic transcription of any word, especially if it is a foreign word or has inconsistencies in its spelling.