The spelling of the word "study" may seem straightforward, but its pronunciation can be tricky. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈstʌdi/. Note the stress on the first syllable and the short "u" sound. When the word is combined with the adverb "awkward," it becomes "study at awkward." This phrase can be pronounced as /ˈstʌdi ət ˈɔːkwəd/ in IPA, with the stress on the first syllable of "awkward" and a long "o" sound. Be careful with this word combination to avoid any potential confusion.