The correct spelling of the phrase "lays feet" is actually "lays feat". The word "feat" is spelled with the long "e" sound, which is represented in IPA phonetic transcription as /iː/. This is different from the short "e" sound, which is represented as /ɛ/. The incorrect spelling of "lays feet" may be a common mistake due to the similar pronunciation of "feet" and "feat", but it is important to use the correct spelling in order to avoid confusion and miscommunication.