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dilemma

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

dilemma

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dilemma is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dilemma is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdilemma

1noun
  • A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
  • A difficult circumstance or problem.

    Synonyms: bind, fix, pickle, problem, quandary

  • A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".
  • Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.

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