The spelling of the phrase "give ghost" may seem unusual at first glance. However, it can be easily explained through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word "give" is usually pronounced as /ɡɪv/, while "ghost" is typically pronounced /ɡoʊst/. When the two words are combined, the /v/ sound in "give" naturally flows into the /ɡ/ sound in "ghost", resulting in the unique spelling of "give ghost". So, if you hear someone saying "give ghost", don't be confused – they simply mean "give up the ghost" or "die".