How Do You Spell WAST POISED?
Pronunciation: [wɒst pˈɔ͡ɪzd] (IPA) 
The spelling of "wast poised" may seem confusing, but it is actually quite simple when using IPA phonetic transcription. The word "wast" is pronounced with the IPA transcription /wɑst/. The "o" in "poised" makes a silent "e" sound, so it is pronounced with the IPA transcription /pɔɪzd/. Therefore, "wast poised" is correctly spelled and pronounced as /wɑst pɔɪzd/. It is important to use phonetic transcription to accurately convey the pronunciation of words, especially when encountering unique spellings like "wast poised."
