The spelling of the phrase "cuts lots" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first word, "cuts," is spelled /kʌts/, with the letter "u" representing the schwa sound /ʌ/. The second word, "lots," is spelled /lɑts/, with the letter "o" representing the open back unrounded vowel /ɑ/. Together, the two words create a phrase that phonetically sounds like /kʌts lɑts/. This phrase could be used to describe someone who frequently makes cuts, or reductions, in a particular context.