Pronunciation: [wɒst ɹɪlˈiːsd] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the phrase "wast released" is actually "was released," with no T at the end of "was." In IPA phonetics, "was" is pronounced /wəz/ or /wʌz/. This mistake may be due to confusion with the past tense of other verbs that end in "st," such as "passed" or "washed." However, it's important to remember that "was" is an irregular verb and its past tense does not end in "st."
The phrase "wast released" does not have a distinct etymology as it is a combination of two separate words: "wast" and "released". Let's examine the etymology of each word individually:
1. Wast: "Wast" is the archaic second person singular form of the verb "be" in Middle English. It is derived from the Old English word "wære/wæs", which means "were/was" in modern English. The word "be" comes from the Proto-Germanic word *wesaną.
2. Released: "Released" is the past participle of the verb "release". It comes from the Old French word "relaisser", which means "to release" or "to let go" in English.
