The word "staid with" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /steɪd wɪð/. The "ai" in "staid" is pronounced as a long "a" sound, and the "d" is pronounced as a voiced consonant, while the "w" in "with" is pronounced as a labial glide followed by the short "i" vowel sound. Together, the word denotes a sense of being unadventurous, conservative, and steady in one's behavior or demeanor.
The phrase "staid with" is not a word; however, the word "staid" does exist. The etymology of the word "staid" can be traced back to Middle English, where it evolved from the verb "stayen" meaning "to remain" or "to stop". By the 16th century, it had developed into an adjective meaning "settled" or "serious-minded". Over time, "staid" came to describe a person or their attitude as calm, reserved, and unadventurous.