word
French
Nacelle
nuh-SEL
/nəˈsɛl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
nacelle
Dictionary meaning
A streamlined housing on an aircraft, typically containing an engine.
History and origin
French
Common mispronunciations
NAH-sellnah-CHEL
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