How to Pronounce "dilemmas"
word
dəˈɫɛməz
duh-LEM-uhz
daɪlˈɛməz
die-LEM-uhz
Definition
Situations in which you have to choose between two or more difficult options, and it is hard to decide what to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
dəˈɫɛməz
British English
daɪlˈɛməz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
duh-LEM-uhz
UK
die-LEM-uhz
Listen in Context
We face many dilemmas in life.
Students often have dilemmas when choosing a career.
Parents sometimes experience dilemmas about raising their children.
I'm stuck with two bad options—these dilemmas are exhausting.