How to Pronounce "nelson"
word
/ˈnɛɫsən/
NEL-suhn
/nˈɛlsən/
NEL-suhn
Definition
A nelson is a wrestling hold in which a person puts one or both arms under the opponent’s arms and presses on the back of their neck. It is mainly used in wrestling or in descriptions of physical restraint.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɛɫsən/
British English
/nˈɛlsən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEL-suhn
UK
NEL-suhn
Listen in Context
The coach showed us a nelson in wrestling class.
He caught his brother in a nelson while they were playing.
A nelson can hurt your neck if done badly.
He put me in a nelson for a second, just messing around.