How to Pronounce "was"
word
/ˈwɑz/, /wəz/
WAHZ, wuhz
/wˈɒz/
WOZ
Definition
The past tense of 'be', used to talk about something or someone in the past, usually with singular subjects.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɑz/, /wəz/
British English
/wˈɒz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHZ, wuhz
UK
WOZ
Listen in Context
She was happy yesterday.
I was at home last night.
He was very tired after work.
I was just thinking about you.