The spelling of the word "Cronel" can be confusing at first glance. However, it is pronounced /krɔːnəl/, with the stress on the first syllable. The reason for this spelling is likely due to the evolution of the word over time from the Old French "coronel" to the Middle English "colonel" and then to the current spelling "colonel." Despite the way it looks in writing, "Cronel" should be pronounced as "Colonel."