How to Pronounce "speculate on"
expression
ˈspɛkjəˌɫeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SPEK-yuh-layt ON
spˈɛkjʊlˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
SPEK-yuh-layt on
Definition
To guess or form ideas about something without having full facts, often about future events or outcomes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛkjəˌɫeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
spˈɛkjʊlˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEK-yuh-layt ON
UK
SPEK-yuh-layt on
Listen in Context
Many people speculate on why the company failed.
We shouldn't speculate on the results before the test is finished.
The news often speculates on political changes.
It's pointless to speculate on what might have happened last night.