How to pronounce nelson
Say it like NEL-sun. Nelson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEL).
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- NEL
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nelson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nelson
American and British speakers say nelson in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛlsən/ in the US and /ˈnɛlsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEL-sun.
What does nelson mean?
- English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
- any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck
Where does nelson come from?
Wrestling sense: Back-formation from full nelson.
Questions about saying nelson
How do you pronounce nelson?
Say NEL-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛlsən/. In British English it is /ˈnɛlsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nelson?
Nelson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEL). Broken into parts: NEL · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say nelson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛlsən/ and the British form is /ˈnɛlsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.