The correct spelling of the word "wert sign of" is actually "were't sign of". It is pronounced as /wərɪt saɪn ʌv/, with a reduced schwa sound in the first syllable and a short "i" sound in the second syllable. The apostrophe in "were't" indicates the contraction of "were not". The phrase "sign of" means an indication or evidence of something. The correct spelling and pronunciation of words are crucial for effective communication in any language.