Cutshaw is a surname with unclear origins, but its spelling can be explained by using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced like "kʌt," with a short "u" sound like in "cut" and a "t" sound. The second syllable has the "sh" sound like in "shoe," represented by "ʃ." The final syllable is like "aw," with a long "a" sound like in "law" and a "w" sound. Therefore, the spelling of "Cutshaw" reflects the pronunciation of each syllable in the word.