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wjmckenna
Jul 29, 2008, 07:28 AM
Is there more than one way to spell it?

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Curlyben
Jul 29, 2008, 07:30 AM
I think you meant dilemma.

dilemma - Definitions from Dictionary.com (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=dilemma)

Capuchin
Jul 29, 2008, 08:01 AM
No. "Dilemna" is incorrect, but surprisingly common.

The etymology shows that the spelling "dilemma" is clearly correct.

Di- meaning two
Lemma meaning premise