The spelling of "go-that-a-waying" can be confusing at first glance, but it can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "go" is pronounced as /ɡoʊ/, the second "that" as /ðæt/, the third "a" as /ə/, and the fourth "waying" as /weɪɪŋ/. When put together, the word is pronounced as /ɡoʊ ðæt ə weɪɪŋ/ and means to leave or depart. Although the spelling may seem unusual, the pronunciation is straightforward once broken down phonetically.