How to Pronounce "speculated"
word
ˈspɛkjəˌɫeɪtɪd
SPEK-yuh-lay-tid
spˈɛkjʊlˌeɪtɪd
SPEK-yuh-lay-tid
Definition
Thought about or guessed possible answers or reasons without having complete information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛkjəˌɫeɪtɪd
British English
spˈɛkjʊlˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEK-yuh-lay-tid
UK
SPEK-yuh-lay-tid
Listen in Context
The teacher speculated about why Tom was late.
People speculated that the store would close.
The scientists speculated about life on other planets.
It was speculated that she might move to another city.