The spelling of the word "puts weeps" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Puts" is spelled with the voiced bilabial stop /b/ followed by the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/. "Weeps," on the other hand, starts with the voiced bilabial stop /w/ and ends with the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/. The two words share the same consonant sounds, but with different voicing. Pay attention to these subtle differences and you'll master spelling in no time!