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quandary
Definition:
(nou) a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one (nou) state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkwɒndəri
Examples:
Another basic quandary is the problem of accuracy.
As a result, the Government of India was in a quandary.
The telecom developers are now in a quandary.
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Common mistakes of quandary pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "kwan-ˈdər-ē". However, the correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈkwan-dər-ē". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "kwan" when pronouncing "quandary".
- Overpronouncing the "d": A common mistake is to overly emphasize the "d", leading to "kwan-ˈdā-rē". The "d" should be softer, as in "ˈkwan-dər-ē". Tip: Keep the "d" subtle to maintain smoothness in "quandary".
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some speakers may pronounce the second syllable as "ˈkwan-dar-ee" instead of "ˈkwan-dər-ē". The "ər" is a schwa sound. Tip: Focus on the relaxed sound of "dər" in "quandary".
- Mispronouncing the final "y": Many might say "kwan-dar-ee" instead of "kwan-dər-ē". The final "y" should sound like "ē". Tip: Practice saying "quandary" with a clear "ē" at the end to avoid confusion.
- Skipping the second syllable: Some may say "kwan-ree", omitting the middle part. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables in "quandary" for clarity.