The spelling of the word "Torrian" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "Tor," is pronounced with an open-mid back rounded vowel (or "aw" sound) followed by the alveolar approximant "r." The second syllable, "-rian," is pronounced with the close-mid front unrounded vowel "i" followed by the alveolar approximant "r" and the schwa sound "ən." Overall, "Torrian" is spelled as it sounds, with each letter representing a specific sound in the pronunciation.