The spelling of the word "WASTOKS" can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable starts with the "w" sound represented by the IPA symbol /w/, followed by the short "a" sound represented by the symbol /æ/. The second syllable begins with the "s" sound denoted by the symbol /s/, then the long "o" sound represented by the symbol /oʊ/. The final syllable ends with the "ks" sound represented by /ks/. The combination of these sounds forms the word "WASTOKS."