How to Pronounce "conundrum"
word
kəˈnəndɹəm
kuh-NUN-druhm
kənˈʌndɹəm
kuh-NUHN-druhm
Definition
A conundrum is a confusing and difficult problem or question. It can also refer to a riddle with a clever or tricky answer.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈnəndɹəm
British English
kənˈʌndɹəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-NUN-druhm
UK
kuh-NUHN-druhm
Listen in Context
The riddle was a real conundrum.
I faced a conundrum when choosing between two jobs.
Solving this math problem was a conundrum for the students.
Choosing what to do next was a bit of a conundrum, honestly.