The correct spelling for the phrase "staying clouds" is /ˈsteɪɪŋ klaʊdz/. The first word, "staying," is spelled with an "a" before the "y" to indicate the vowel sound is "long a" /eɪ/. The second word, "clouds," is spelled with an "ou" to indicate the sound is the diphthong /aʊ/, where the vowel sound changes from /a/ to /ʊ/. Together, these words describe clouds that are lingering or remaining in a certain area.