The phrase "wert cahoots with" is known for its unusual spelling, which may appear confusing to those unfamiliar with its origins. Its archaic spelling can be attributed to its roots in Middle English, where "wert" was a contraction of "were" and "cahoots" was derived from the French word "cahute" meaning "hut". The pronunciation of "cahoots" is typically [kəˈhuːts], while "wert" is pronounced [wɜːt]. Together, the phrase is pronounced as [wɜːt kəˈhuːts wɪð].