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difficulties

The correct spelling is difficulties.

How to pronounce difficulties

/ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/

Say it like: Dif-fic-ult-ees

The correct spelling is difficulties. A series of frustrations For example: "We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late."

Usage Examples

We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late.

2012 August 2, "Children rescued after getting into difficulties in Donegal" BBC Online

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A series of frustrations
  2. 2.The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
  3. 3.An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.
  4. 4.(sometimes in the plural) Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning
  5. 5.An objection.

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