The spelling of the phrase "did number on" is based on its phonetic sound. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the first syllable "did" has a short "i" sound, while the second syllable "num" has the long "u" sound as in "mute." The final syllable "ber" has a short "e" sound. The word "on" is pronounced with a short "o" sound at the end. Therefore, the correct spelling of this phrase is "did number on."