The correct spelling of the phrase "were ticket" is [wɜːr ˈtɪkɪt]. The word "were" is pronounced with a long "e" sound followed by the /r/ sound, represented in IPA as [wɜːr]. The word "ticket" is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by the stressed vowel "e" sound, represented in IPA as [ˈtɪkɪt]. So, the phrase "were ticket" is spelled according to the rules of English pronunciation and orthography, accurately representing its sounds.