The phrase "were ones side" may seem confusing in terms of spelling, but it is actually quite simple when pronounced correctly. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /wɛr wʌnz saɪd/. The word "were" is spelled as it sounds, with the "e" providing a short "e" sound. "Ones" is pronounced as "wuns," with the "o" replaced by a "u" sound. "Side" is also spelled as it sounds, with a long "i" sound. Together, they make the phrase "were ones side."