The spelling of the word "gave foot" may seem odd, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Gave" is pronounced /ɡeɪv/, with a long "a" sound and a voiced "v" at the end. "Foot" is pronounced /fʊt/, with a short "u" sound and a voiceless "f" at the beginning. In this combination, the two words are simply pronounced one after the other, with no change in pronunciation. So "gave foot" is pronounced /ɡeɪv fʊt/.