The word "heasley" is a relatively uncommon word in the English language. Its pronunciation is commonly rendered as /ˈhiːzli/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of the word can be broken down into its constituent parts: "heas" and "ley." The "s" sound in "heas" is voiced, while the "s" sound in "ley" is unvoiced. The word carries a connotation of difficulty or effort, as in something that is done with considerable difficulty or strain.