How Do You Spell ALBATROS?

Pronunciation: [albˈatɹə͡ʊz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "albatross" comes with a phonetic transcription of /ˈæl.bə.trɒs/. This word originates from Portuguese "alcatraz," which comes from Arabic "al-ghattas." The first syllable of "albatross" has a short "a" sound, followed by a "l" that sounds like /bl/. The next syllable has a short "o" like in "socks" and represents the letter "b" as /b/. The last syllable has an "o" that sounds like /au/, followed by a "s" that sounds like /s/.

ALBATROS Meaning and Definition

  1. Albatross is a noun that refers to a large seabird belonging to the family Diomedeidae. These birds are known for their extremely long wingspan, reaching up to 11 feet (3.4 meters), which allows them to soar effortlessly for long periods over the open ocean. Albatrosses are found widely throughout the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean, primarily in windy and remote areas. There are 22 recognized species of albatross, with the largest being the wandering albatross.

    Typically, albatrosses have a white body with dark feathers on their wings and back. They have a hooked beak, sharp claws, and long, tubular nostrils that enable them to efficiently sense and locate food. Albatrosses are excellent fliers and have the ability to cover vast distances in search of prey, primarily feeding on fish, squid, and krill.

    The term "albatross" is often used metaphorically to describe a burden or curse that one carries, originating from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." In the poem, the killing of an albatross brings bad luck upon the ship and its crew, leading to their desperate plight.

    Conservation efforts for albatrosses are crucial due to their vulnerability to human activities such as fishing and pollution. Albatrosses are considered an indicator species for the health of marine ecosystems and are protected under various international agreements and conventions.

Common Misspellings for ALBATROS

  • ilbatross
  • ALBATbOS
  • ALBATzOS
  • ALBATvOS
  • ALBATpOS
  • ALBATsOS
  • ALBATR_S
  • ALBATRgS
  • ALBATRmS
  • ALBATRnS
  • ALBATROc
  • ALBATROq
  • ALBATROr
  • a lbatros
  • al batros
  • alb atros
  • alba tros
  • albat ros
  • albatr os
  • albatro s
  • nasoantrom

Plural form of ALBATROS is ALBATROSES

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