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According to Patrick Moore in 1986, the correct pronunciation in Halley's own time would have been Haul-ee (i.e. the 'Hall' is pronounced as in Town Hall). However, no-one would use that any more as it just sounds wrong these days.
To follow more general language 'rules', a single 'L' (as in Bill Haley) will soften the 'a' to give Hail-ee. A double 'L' keeps the 'a' sharp, therefore Ha-Lee.
I wouldn't say the people at your work are idiots. They just don't read enough!
Morton
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