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difficulty

The correct spelling is difficulty.

How to pronounce difficulty

/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

Say it like: Dif-fic-ult-ee

The correct spelling is difficulty. The state of being difficult, or hard to do. 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.The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
  2. 2.An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.
  3. 3.(sometimes in the plural) Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning
  4. 4.An objection.
  5. 5.That which cannot be easily understood or believed.

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