The phrase "puts its place" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /pʊts ɪts pleɪs/. This phrase refers to something that is put in its proper location or position. The word "puts" is spelled with the sound /p/ at the beginning, followed by a short /ʊ/ and a voiceless /t/. "Its" is pronounced with a short /ɪ/ followed by a voiced dental fricative /ð/ and ends with the voiceless /s/ sound. "Place" is spelled with a long /eɪ/ sound, followed by a voiceless /s/ sound.