The spelling of "wast read" might seem a bit confusing at first glance. However, when we break it down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it becomes clearer. "Wast" is pronounced /wɑst/, with the vowel sound of "ah" as in "father" and the consonant sound of "st". "Read" is pronounced /rɛd/, with the vowel sound of "eh" as in "red" and the consonant sound of "d". Therefore, "wast read" would be pronounced /wɑst rɛd/.