How to Pronounce "in a quandary"
expression
in-uh-KWAHN-duh-ree
in-uh-KWON-duh-ree
Definition
To be unsure or confused about what to do, usually because you have to choose between two or more difficult options.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkwɑndɝi/, /ˈkwɑndɹi
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /kwˈɒndəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh-KWAHN-duh-ree
UK
in-uh-KWON-duh-ree
Listen in Context
I am in a quandary about which job to choose.
She was in a quandary over what to wear to the party.
The teacher was in a quandary about how to handle the situation.
I found myself in a quandary when both friends invited me to different events on the same night.