Proper Pronunciation Guide
conundrum
[kə 
nʌn drəm]
Tips:
- Stress the second syllable [nʌn], which is a homophone with the words “nun” and “none.”
- Pronounce the vowels in both the first and third syllables as the weak schwa vowel /ə/.
Practice Sentence:
| How we are going to reduce dependence on Middle-East oil and still meet our energy needs is a real conundrum. |
Definition:
(noun) A riddle, puzzle, or dilemma; sort of a “Catch-22.”