The phrase "went way of flesh" is commonly used to describe the passage of time and a reminder of our mortality. The correct spelling is "went the way of flesh" and can be transcribed as /wɛnt ði weɪ əv flɛʃ/. The word "the" is necessary for the phrase to make sense and the silent "e" in "way" is to indicate the long "a" sound. The use of the phonetic transcription can assist in correctly pronouncing and understanding the spelling of this phrase.