The spelling of the word "stutts" is relatively straightforward when analyzed using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "stut" is pronounced with a consonant cluster, represented in IPA as /stʌt/. The second syllable "ts" is pronounced similarly to the "ts" sound in the word "cats," represented in IPA as /ts/. Therefore, the correct IPA transcription of "stutts" is /stʌts/. While this word may not appear frequently in standard English vocabulary, it's essential to understand its pronunciation correctly.