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  • Jul 29, 2008, 07:28 AM
    wjmckenna
    Spelling for"dilemna".
    Is there more than one way to spell it?

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

    dilemma - Definitions from Dictionary.com
  • Jul 29, 2008, 08:01 AM
    Capuchin
    No. "Dilemna" is incorrect, but surprisingly common.

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

    Di- meaning two
    Lemma meaning premise

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