dumb word

Because it is originally French, we changed the sound to 'kernel' but kept the spelling.

Something I've learned is you don't question "Colonel" The person or the word lol

It's the French influence on English (the Normans invaded Britain in 1066) and a lot of their words or expressions merged into English.
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There's a silent invisible 'r'

Don't know