How to Pronounce Albatross

To pronounce "albatross", say ALB-atr-oss — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “albatross”

"albatross" has 3 syllables: alb-atr-oss. It rhymes with cross and gloss, if that helps it stick.

What does albatross mean?

noun

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.

Synonyms

gooney gooney bird goonie

Words that rhyme with albatross

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cross gloss toss pos dross moss emboss foss crisscross soss doss helios

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "albatross"?▾

"Albatross" has 3 syllables: alb · atr · oss.

What is the IPA transcription of "albatross"?▾

The IPA transcription of "albatross" is /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/.

What does "albatross" mean?▾

Albatross: 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.

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