The spelling of the word "lied torpid" can be explained using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced [laɪd ˈtɔːpɪd], with the stress on the first syllable. "Lied" is pronounced as "laɪd," with a long "i" sound followed by a "d" consonant. "Torpid" is pronounced as "ˈtɔːpɪd," with a stress on the second syllable and a long "o" sound in the first syllable. The word "torpid" means sluggish or inactive, while "lied" is a German word meaning song or ballad.