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How to pronounce Nelssen?

Pronunciation of Nelssen in the US

In the US, Nelssen is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The American pronunciation, specifically in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, is

N EH L s eh n
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let
  • s sounds like the 's' in so

"This is an anglicization of The Danish name Nielsen adopted upon immigration in the 1880s by one man, Adolph Nelssen of Kollund, Denmark, and used by his descendants since. ait is therefore uncommon."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Danish
Other spelling(s): Nelsen


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Pronunciation of Nelssen in the US

In the US, Nelssen is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The American pronunciation, specifically in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, is

The same as Nelsen or Nelson, of which it is a variant spelling.

"This is an anglicization of The Danish name Nielsen adopted upon immigration in the 1880s by one man, Adolph Nelssen of Kollund, Denmark, and used by his descendants since. ait is therefore uncommon."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Danish
Other spelling(s): Nelsen


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The correct answer is "gren-itch."

In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.

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