Hyphenation of albatross

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word albatross? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

al-ba-tross

Definitions of albatross:

1.	(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps She was an albatross around his neck
2.	Large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings Noted for powerful gliding flight

Synonyms of albatross:

noun	millstone, hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
noun	mollymawk, pelagic bird, oceanic bird

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