How to pronounce albatross
Say it like AL-buh-traws. Albatross has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- buh
- traws
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albatross pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trawsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of albatross
American and British speakers say albatross in essentially the same way: /ˈælbəˌtrɔs/ in the US and /ˈælbəˌtrɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-buh-tros.
What does albatross mean?
- Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
- Any of various African and Asian pierid butterflies of the genus Appias. Some species of this genus are also known as puffins.
- A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.
Where does albatross come from?
For sense development of "burden", see albatross around one’s neck.
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Questions about saying albatross
How do you pronounce albatross?
Say AL-buh-traws. The American pronunciation is /ˈælbəˌtrɔs/. In British English it is /ˈælbəˌtrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in albatross?
Albatross has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · buh · traws.
Do Americans and Brits say albatross the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælbəˌtrɔs/ and the British form is /ˈælbəˌtrɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.