How to Pronounce "speculations"
word
ˌspɛkjəˈɫeɪʃənz
spek-yuh-LAY-shuhnz
spˌɛkjʊlˈeɪʃənz
spek-yuh-LAY-shuhnz
Definition
Thoughts or guesses about what might happen or about something that is not known for sure. It can also refer to risky financial activities where you try to make a profit from uncertain situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌspɛkjəˈɫeɪʃənz
British English
spˌɛkjʊlˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spek-yuh-LAY-shuhnz
UK
spek-yuh-LAY-shuhnz
Listen in Context
There are many speculations about the new movie's plot.
The company's stock price rose because of market speculations.
All these speculations are making people nervous.
Ignore the wild speculations online—no one knows the truth yet.