The correct spelling of the phrase "staid away" is actually "stayed away". The incorrect spelling is likely a result of confusion between the homophones "stayed" and "staid", which have different meanings. "Staid" means serious and respectable, while "stayed" means remained in a particular place or state. The IPA phonetic transcription of "stayed" is /steɪd/, while "staid" is pronounced /steɪd/. It's important to pay attention to spelling and context to avoid confusion and miscommunication.