How to Pronounce "on the horns of a dilemma"
expression
on thuh HORNZ uh dih-LEM-uh
on the HAWNZ ov dy-LEM-uh
Definition
To be forced to choose between two equally undesirable or difficult options.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɔɹnz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /dɪˈɫɛmə
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɔːnz/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /daɪlˈɛmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
on thuh HORNZ uh dih-LEM-uh
UK
on the HAWNZ ov dy-LEM-uh
Listen in Context
She is on the horns of a dilemma about whether to quit her job or stay.
We are on the horns of a dilemma and can't decide which house to buy.
I feel on the horns of a dilemma choosing between school and work.
Many voters are on the horns of a dilemma because both candidates have flaws.