The spelling of the word "most tornup" can seem confusing without understanding its phonetic transcription. The IPA symbols /məʊst tɔːnʌp/ refer to the pronunciation of the word, which is "mowst torn up." The "most" is pronounced with a long "o" sound, and "tornup" is two words merged together with an accent on the second syllable. This spelling accurately represents the casual, colloquial nature of the phrase, which implies a state of being significantly damaged or disturbed.