Holaway is a surname that is spelled as /ˈhoʊləweɪ/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first syllable "ho" is pronounced as "hoh" with a long "o" sound, followed by "luh" in the second syllable. The final syllable is pronounced as "way" with a long "a" sound. The spelling of Holaway may be confusing at first, but understanding its phonetic transcription can help with its proper pronunciation. It is also important to note that there may be variations in the pronunciation of this surname depending on regional accents or dialects.