Como Pronunciar "speculator"
word
ˈspɛkjəˌɫeɪtɝ
SPEK-yuh-LAY-ter
spˈɛkjʊlˌeɪtɐ
SPEK-yuh-LAY-tuh
Definição
A speculator is a person who buys and sells assets—such as stocks, real estate, or commodities—mainly to make a profit from price changes, usually taking higher risks.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈspɛkjəˌɫeɪtɝ
Inglês Britânico
spˈɛkjʊlˌeɪtɐ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SPEK-yuh-LAY-ter
UK
SPEK-yuh-LAY-tuh
Ouça em Contexto
The speculator bought land and sold it three months later for a profit.
A speculator often takes high risks to make quick money.
In the stock market, a speculator buys shares hoping the price will go up.
Many people blame speculators for driving up housing prices in big cities.