How to Pronounce Quandary

To pronounce "quandary", say QUAND-ary — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɔn.də.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkwɔn.də.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quandary”

"quandary" has 2 syllables: quand-ary. It rhymes with laundry and condrey, if that helps it stick.

What does quandary mean?

noun

  1. A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
  2. A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.

Synonyms

dilemmaperplexitypicklepredicamentuncertainty

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Words that rhyme with quandary

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laundrycondreycondrymondrypolandriwandrey

Related words

predicamentdilemmaplightconundrumpuzzlementtrade-offimpasseembarrassment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quandary"?▾

"Quandary" has 2 syllables: quand · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "quandary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quandary" is /ˈkwɔn.də.ɹi/.

What does "quandary" mean?▾

Quandary: A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.

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