word
labyrinthine
lab-uh-RIN-thin
ˌlæbəˈrɪnθɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
labyrinthine
Sounds like
Say 'lab-uh-RIN-thin'.
Dictionary meaning
Resembling a labyrinth; intricate and difficult to understand.
History and origin
Greek — 'labyrinthos' (the palace of Knossos, with its maze).
Examples
- The labyrinthine regulations made even a simple application take months.
Common mispronunciations
lab-uh-RIN-thynlab-ih-RIN-thin
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