How many syllables in dilemma?

There are 3 syllables in the word dilemma.

How to pronounce dilemma:

dilemma (noun):: a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice; state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options.

catch-22

difficulty

double bind

embarrassment

fix

how-do-you-do

jam

mess

perplexity

pickle

plight

predicament

problem

puzzle

quandary

spot

strait

tight corner or spot

advantage

benefit

bonus

convenience

perk

privilege

win-win

win-win situation

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