The spelling of the phrase "acted place of" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first word, "acted," is spelled with the /æktɪd/ pronunciation in IPA. This means that it is pronounced with a short vowel sound in the first syllable, followed by a "t" and "d" consonant sound in the second syllable. The second word, "place," is spelled with the /pleɪs/ pronunciation in IPA. This means that it is pronounced with a long vowel sound in the first syllable, followed by a "s" consonant sound in the second syllable.