"Letted stay" is not a correct spelling in English. The word "let" is an irregular verb that means "to allow" or "to permit." The past tense of "let" is simply "let," with no extra "-ed" ending. Therefore, the correct phrase is "let stay" and the IPA phonetic transcription for "let" is /lɛt/. Remember, proper spelling is essential for clear and effective communication in both written and spoken English.
The phrase "letted stay" consists of two words with different etymological origins.
1. "Letted" - The word "letted" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "let". The etymology of "let" can be traced back to the Old English word "lǣtan", which means "to allow" or "to permit". It has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as German "lassen" and Dutch "laten".
2. "Stay" - The word "stay" comes from the Old French word "ester", meaning "to stand" or "to remain". It entered English in the 14th century and originally meant "to stop" or "to halt". The Old French word "ester" can be traced back to the Latin word "stare", which also means "to stand".