>That is an "i" with a line over it, meaning it is a long sounding "i" (sounds like the letter itself).

Yeah must be. Is it supposed to look like a "1"? It doesn't look like an "i"... Maybe its the font.

>It counts as one syllable, and the "L" does not count as a syllable. Other words with long vowel sounds, ending in "L" are:
>And they are all considered to have only one syllable, AFAIK...

Well, I must pronounce them correctly cause I can say them with one syllable and not pile.

But then, I'm just a silly Minnesotan, donchaknow. Thanks!