The spelling of the phrase "went one reward" may seem confusing to those unfamiliar with English pronunciation rules. However, the phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) can clarify its correct spelling. The first word, "went", is spelled phonetically as /wɛnt/, with a short "e" sound in the middle. The second word, "one", is /wʌn/, with a short "u" sound. Finally, "reward" is spelled as /rɪwɔrd/, with a long "i" sound and a silent "w".