The spelling of the word "pinky higgins" may seem confusing, but it can be explained through the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The word begins with the consonant cluster /pɪŋk/, represented by the IPA symbols for the voiceless bilabial plosive followed by the nasal vowel. The second syllable is /hɪɡɪnz/, with the vowel represented by the short "i" sound and the final consonant cluster represented by the voiced alveolar fricative followed by the nasal consonant. Together, these sounds create the unique spelling of "pinky higgins."