The correct spelling of the phrase "gave the chair" is /ɡeɪv ðə tʃɛər/. The word "gave" is spelled with a "g" and a "v" together, indicating the word is pronounced with a hard "g" sound followed by a "v" sound. "The" is spelled with a "th," indicating it is pronounced with a voiceless dental fricative. "Chair" is spelled with "ch," indicating it is pronounced with the voiceless palato-alveolar affricate sound. Correct spelling is important for effective communication, especially in written communication.