Max mentioned 'BANE-l'.... wow, i've always thought this was correct, though i'm not sure i've ever heard it spoken (perhaps i need to get out more??). I looked it up, but M-W lists a gazillion alternative pronunciations (one of which, incidentally, does appear to have it rhyming with anal). Does the preferred pronunciation rhyme with canal? I've always had trouble deciphering the ampersands and other strange prunciations guides.
TIA for enlightening me

bridget=)

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