How to pronounce nacelle
Say it like nuh-SEL. Nacelle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- nuh
- SEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nacelle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nacelle
American and British speakers say nacelle in essentially the same way: /nəˈsɛl/ in the US and /nəˈsɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuh-SEL.
What does nacelle mean?
- The compartment that holds passengers on a dirigible, hot-air balloon, or other aerostat; a gondola.
- A separate streamlined enclosure mounted on an aircraft to house, originally, an engine, and now also cargo or crew.
- A hollow boat-shaped structure.
Words that rhyme with nacelle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nacelle.
Questions about saying nacelle
How do you pronounce nacelle?
Say nuh-SEL. The American pronunciation is /nəˈsɛl/. In British English it is /nəˈsɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nacelle?
Nacelle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: nuh · SEL.
Do Americans and Brits say nacelle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈsɛl/ and the British form is /nəˈsɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.