How Do You Spell WAST PAINFUL?
Pronunciation: [wɒst pˈe͡ɪnfə͡l] (IPA) 
The spelling of "wast painful" may appear odd and archaic, but it reflects the historical evolution of the English language. In fact, "wast" is the second-person singular past tense form of "be" in Middle English, while "painful" is the modern form of the Old English word "panful," meaning hurt or distress. In IPA phonetic transcription, "wast" is pronounced as /wəst/ and "painful" as /ˈpeɪnfʊl/. Despite its unusual spelling, "wast painful" still conveys the same meaning as the contemporary phrase "was painful."
