The spelling of the word "wast proper" can be confusing because it is not a common phrase in contemporary English. However, the pronunciation can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. "Wast" is pronounced as /wɑst/ and means "was," while "proper" is pronounced as /ˈprɒpər/ and means "appropriate or correct." Together, "wast proper" means "was appropriate or correct." This phrase may be found in historical texts or in works of literature set in a specific time period.