how to pronounce torpor

/ˈtɔːɹpɚ/

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torpor is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of torpor in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… also Ziad Dean and torpor Kai yousafzai …”

meanings of torpor

noun:

A state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep.
A state of being inactive or stuporous.
A state of apathy or lethargy.

torpor frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word torpor occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.