How to Pronounce "speculation"
word
/ˌspɛkjəˈɫeɪʃən/
spek-yuh-LAY-shuhn
/spˌɛkjʊlˈeɪʃən/
spek-yuh-LAY-shuhn
Definition
Speculation is when you form ideas or guess about something without having all the facts. It can also refer to risking money to make a profit, especially in fields like stocks or property.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌspɛkjəˈɫeɪʃən/
British English
/spˌɛkjʊlˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spek-yuh-LAY-shuhn
UK
spek-yuh-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
There was a lot of speculation about the new movie.
The teacher asked us to avoid speculation and wait for the facts.
Some people lost money in the stock market because of risky speculation.
All this talk about a merger is just speculation. Nothing has been confirmed.