The spelling of the word "wert awe" in IPA phonetic transcription is /wərt ɒː/. This word is actually made up of two words - "wert" and "awe". "Wert" is an archaic form of "were", which means "was" or "were". "Awe" is a noun that means an overwhelming feeling of reverence or admiration. When combined, "wert awe" means something or someone that was being admired or revered in the past. It is important to note that this word is seldom used in modern English.