How to Pronounce "nacelles"
word
nəˈsɛlz
nuh-SELZ
nˈeɪsəlz
nay-SELZ
Definition
'Nacelles' are enclosed structures that house engines or other equipment, most often found on airplanes, wind turbines, or machinery. They protect and streamline the components inside.
IPA Transcription
American English
nəˈsɛlz
British English
nˈeɪsəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nuh-SELZ
UK
nay-SELZ
Listen in Context
The aircraft's engines are housed in nacelles under the wings.
Modern wind turbines have large nacelles at the top.
The nacelles protect important equipment from weather and damage.
Technicians climbed into the nacelles to perform maintenance on the wind turbines.