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How to pronounce was in English

Was
/wɑz/

Examples from movies with Was

I was just in the neighborhood, strategizing with... with my peeps.
The Best Man Holiday - Jordan's New Boyfriend
'Cause the truth is we've been on this op before, it was '07,
Zero Dark Thirty - Kill Him For Me
Couple of weeks ago, I was sitting at Trader Vic's, I was enjoying a Mai Tai...
Argo - A Fake Movie
Seems he was attached to star in Zulu Empire
Argo - A Fake Movie
...which was gonna anchor that MGM slate.
Argo - A Fake Movie
On their own, each agent was notorious...
Spy Kids - Marriage is a Mission
The plane crash that took their lives was so severe, so... so absolute
We Are Marshall - We Cannot Lose
You know, a few years ago, I was exactly where you guys were.
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj - Sexy Sadie
...and all he demanded in return was your silent, obedient consent.
V for Vendetta - The Revolutionary Speech
His hope was to remind the world that fairness, justice and freedom...
V for Vendetta - The Revolutionary Speech
This summer was the worst summer in my short 14 years of life.
Freedom Writers - I Am Home
My mother was crying and begging, asking for more time
Freedom Writers - I Am Home
The sheriff was there to do his job.
Freedom Writers - I Am Home
Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's what I was thinking.
The Other Guys - Gator the Pimp
No, I was just trying to help a friend.
The Other Guys - Gator the Pimp
Pretty soon, there were about 14 ladies that I was protecting
The Other Guys - Gator the Pimp
That's where I met Sheila' I was a mess.
The Other Guys - Gator the Pimp

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)