The spelling of the word "art prudent" may seem confusing, but it can be easily explained through IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable of "art" is pronounced as /ɑːrt/, with a long "a" sound. Meanwhile, the second part of the word, "prudent," is pronounced as /ˈpruːdənt/, with a long "oo" sound and a silent "e" at the end. Together, the word is pronounced as /ɑːrt ˈpruːdənt/, with the stress on the second syllable.