yeah, n’I suspect it had two syllables, too ... bee-ill
Like I said, a sweet little old lady can call me anything she wants, if it's followed with "Would you like a piece of sweet potato pie?". :-)
My wife's grandmother makes one that's just amazing. Her secret? Don't tell anyone, but she puts brandy in it. Shhhhhhhh. I need to go to the liquor store to buy it for her, since if people see her there, they'll talk. lol!!!
Chris has three syllables: ker-ee-iss.