The spelling of the word "Hanah" can be confusing due to the similar sounds of letters in English. The word is pronounced as /hænə/ in IPA phonetic transcription, where the first syllable 'han' is pronounced with the short 'a' sound as in 'hat' and the second syllable 'ah' is pronounced with the short 'u' sound as in 'fun'. The final letter 'h' is silent in the pronunciation. To avoid confusion, it's important to pay attention to the specific pronunciation of the word rather than relying solely on its spelling.