The word "Torvous" is not a common term and it is likely that most people are unfamiliar with its spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /tɔːvəs/, and the spelling can be explained by breaking it down into individual sounds. The 't' sound at the beginning is followed by the long 'o' /ɔː/, and then the 'v' sound is pronounced. The final syllable is pronounced as /əs/, with a short and unstressed 'u' sound. The spelling of Torvous reflects its unique pronunciation.