The phrase "including fingers duke" has a unique spelling that corresponds with its pronunciation. Its phonetic transcription in IPA is /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ ˈfɪŋɡəz duːk/, indicating that the "c" in "including" is pronounced as a "k" sound, while "fingers duke" includes a silent "s" in "fingers" and a stress on the second syllable of "duke". This phrase is a variant of the common expression "finger's crossed", which means hoping for good luck or outcome.