The spelling of the phrase "were one side" can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription. The first word, "were," is pronounced /wɜːr/ with a long "u" sound and a silent "e" at the end. The second word, "one," is pronounced /wʌn/ with a short "u" sound. The final word, "side," is pronounced /saɪd/ with a long "i" sound. When combined, the phrase is pronounced /wɜːr wʌn saɪd/. The spelling of each word is essential for accurately understanding and pronouncing the phrase.