1. I'd pronounce it BAYZ-ul.
2. The other ways I've heard it pronounced are BAHZ-ul and Bah-SEEL.
3. It's okay, but not a personal favorite. As a Three Stooges fan, I can't help but think of the famous "Cousin
Basil" scene in
Brideless Groom when I hear the name.
This message was edited 9/10/2008, 7:38 PM