The spelling of the phrase "wert in awe of" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word "wert" is pronounced /wɜːt/ in British English, with the "w" being pronounced as a voiced bilabial glide, and the "ɜː" being pronounced as an open-mid central vowel. The word "awe" is pronounced /ɔː/ in British English, with the "ɔː" being pronounced as an open-mid back rounded vowel. Together, the phrase is pronounced /wɜːt ɪn ɔːv/ and means to be deeply impressed or afraid of something.