How to Pronounce "quandary"
word
ˈkwɑndɝi/, /ˈkwɑndɹi
KWON-duh-ree
kwˈɒndəɹi
KWON-duh-ree
Definition
A situation in which it is difficult to decide what to do, usually because all choices seem equally good or bad.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɑndɝi/, /ˈkwɑndɹi
British English
kwˈɒndəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWON-duh-ree
UK
KWON-duh-ree
Listen in Context
He was in a quandary about which job to take.
The sudden rain put us in a quandary without an umbrella.
She found herself in a quandary over what to say.
Honestly, I'm in a real quandary—both choices have serious downsides.