The phrase "study at bend" may seem confusing at first, as the spelling does not immediately indicate the pronunciation. However, when broken down using IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes clearer. The word "study" is pronounced /ˈstʌdi/, with a short "u" sound and emphasis on the first syllable. "At" is pronounced /æt/, with a short "a" sound. "Bend" is pronounced /bɛnd/, with a short "e" sound and emphasis on the final syllable. So, "study at bend" is pronounced as /ˈstʌdi æt bɛnd/.