The spelling of the word "wert one ears in" can be puzzling at first glance. However, when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, it becomes clearer. The word is pronounced /wɜːt wʌn ɪərz ɪn/ which translates to "were one ears in." The spelling may be a dialectal variation of the original phrase, "where one ears in," which means to overhear a conversation or to eavesdrop. Despite its unconventional spelling, the word can be easily understood with the help of the IPA.