The word "Wi Stab" is commonly misspelled, as it is actually a Jamaican Patois phrase meaning "we stopped". The correct spelling reflects the pronunciation of the phrase, which uses non-standard English phonemes. In IPA transcription, "Wi Stab" is written as /wi stæb/, with the "a" representing the short "a" sound in "cat", and the "æ" representing the vowel sound in "trap". This reflects the unique sound of Jamaican Patois, which incorporates elements of African languages, English, and other influences.