The spelling of the phrase "give the foot" is simple, but the pronunciation is a bit trickier. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /ɡɪv ðə fʊt/. The "g" is pronounced as a hard "g," while the "i" is pronounced as a short "i" sound. The "v" is pronounced as a voiced labiodental fricative, while the "th" is pronounced as a voiceless dental fricative. The "u" in "foot" is pronounced as the "u" in "push."