The spelling of the word "Hesley" is straightforward once you understand the pronunciation, which can be transcribed phonetically as /ˈhɛz.li/. The first syllable is pronounced like "he" with a "z" sound added at the end, while the second syllable has a long "e" sound and an "l" sound. The correct spelling reflects this pronunciation by using the letters "h-e-s-l-e-y" in that order. When in doubt about a word's spelling, a phonetic transcription can be a helpful tool for understanding its pronunciation and spelling.