The spelling of the name "Ashlay" follows the common English pronunciation patterns. The first syllable "ash" is pronounced as /æʃ/, using the phonetic symbols for the vowel sound "a" and the consonant sound "sh". The second syllable "lay" is pronounced as /leɪ/, using the symbols for the vowel sound "ay" which rhymes with "way". Together, the name is pronounced as /æʃleɪ/. The spelling of Ashlay is unique and is rarely used despite its alluring sound.