The spelling of the word "Hanway" can be a bit tricky. It is pronounced /ˈhænweɪ/ (HAN-way) with the stress on the first syllable. The first two letters "H" and "A" are pronounced as normal, while the "N" is pronounced with a nasal sound. The "W" is pronounced like the letter "U", and the "AY" is pronounced like "A" in "day". "Hanway" is also a surname, derived from the Old Norse name "Hann", meaning "a bear cub".