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How to pronounce was in English

Was
/wɑz/

Examples from movies with Was

There I was holding hands with this strange girl.
Flipped - Meeting Juli Baker
She was so sweet, but you could see it in her eyes.
Shutter Island - Could You Stop That?
- Well, why was that a big deal? - It was obvious.
Shutter Island - Could You Stop That?
Here I was, having lunch with the hottest girl in school...
Flipped - Lunch Dates
Because less than 20 feet away from me was Juli.
Flipped - Lunch Dates
Here I was, about to have lunch with Eddie Trulock...
Flipped - Lunch Dates
was going to share a meal with my mortal enemy.
Flipped - Lunch Dates
It was touch-and-go there for a while.
Flipped - Lunch Dates
A little tricky because the cockpit was recessed...
Flipped - Lunch Dates
But it was difficult, because Bryce was right behind him.
Flipped - Lunch Dates
Eddie was saying something about intake valves, when...
Flipped - Lunch Dates
- Igor the Butcher. - He was a great asset.
Red - KGB and CIA
- He was a pig. - He was my cousin.
Red - KGB and CIA
Veronique. She was mine.
Red - KGB and CIA
Whatever she got, it was worth it.
Red - KGB and CIA
It was a good one. Are you some kind of law?
True Grit - I'm a Texas Ranger
My understanding is there was an argument about a dog.
True Grit - I'm a Texas Ranger
I got lucky. There was a patient escape. It was the perfect excuse.
Shutter Island - What If They Wanted You Here?
All they'd to do was fake an escape to get you here, and now they have you.
Shutter Island - What If They Wanted You Here?

Audio pronunciation of Was

American pronunciation

Was pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
Was pronounced by Joanna (female)
Was pronounced by Kendra (female)
Was pronounced by Kimberly (female)
Was pronounced by Salli (female)
Was pronounced by Joey (male)
Was pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
Was pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

Was pronounced by Amy (female)
Was pronounced by Emma (female)
Was pronounced by Brian (male)