How to Pronounce "ambiguity"
word
ˌæmbɪɡˈjuəti
am-bih-GYOO-uh-tee
ˌæmbɪɡjˈuːɪti
am-bih-GYOO-i-tee
Definition
A situation, word, or statement that has more than one possible meaning, making it unclear or open to different interpretations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæmbɪɡˈjuəti
British English
ˌæmbɪɡjˈuːɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
am-bih-GYOO-uh-tee
UK
am-bih-GYOO-i-tee
Listen in Context
The ambiguity in her answer confused everyone.
Lawyers try to avoid ambiguity in legal documents.
There is a lot of ambiguity in his statement.
Writers sometimes use ambiguity on purpose to make readers think.