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How to pronounce was in English

Was
/wɑz/

Examples from movies with Was

It was the distinguished gentlemen from Iowa.
Legally Blonde 2 - Snap Cup
I was writing the script as they were filming
Capote - Charming the Deweys
And it was my stepfather, Joe Capote
Capote - Charming the Deweys
I could see that Joe was in even worse shape than I was.
Capote - Charming the Deweys
- You want some more soup, honey? - No, no, thanks. That was great.
Bull Durham - Annie Seduces Nuke
was sometimes a good thing to do, especially like that.
Bull Durham - Annie Seduces Nuke
He was a grown man and he did what he had to do.
Rocky III - I'm Afraid
Well, I didn't really quit, but I got fired. But it was the same thing.
Lost in America - Quit Your Job
I'm free. I was responsibly blind, honey. I was a dead man!
Lost in America - Quit Your Job
I was on the road to nowhere. Do you know the road?
Lost in America - Quit Your Job
See, now, I'm confused. I was referred to you by an ex-client.
Wild Card - What Are Your Qualifications?
I was the national Golden Gloves champion three years in a row.
Wild Card - What Are Your Qualifications?
while he was in London for the past two weeks...
She's the Man - I'm Viola
I just wanted to prove that I was good enough.
She's the Man - I'm Viola

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)