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How do you spell Dilemma?

Correct spelling

dilemma

Two M's, not N. Think: Emma has a dilemma.

Why is dilemma spelled this way?

Two M's, and the word is spelled with an E in the second syllable, not an A. A dilemma originally meant a double proposition in logic — two equally unpleasant options.

Common misspellings of dilemma

dilemadilemnadillemadillemma

Example

He faced a dilemma between two job offers.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "dilemma". Two M's, not N. Think: Emma has a dilemma.
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