The phrase "got the beam" is spelled precisely as it sounds, with the exception of the silent "t" in "got." The first word is pronounced with a long "o" sound, and the second word has a soft "th" sound followed by a short "e" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "got the beam" would be /ɡɒt ðə biːm/. This phrase is often used in construction or building contexts to indicate that a support structure has been attached and secured in place.