How to Pronounce "conjecture"
word
kənˈdʒɛkʃɝ/, /kənˈdʒɛktʃɝ
kuhn-JEK-sher
kəndʒˈɛktʃɐ
kuhn-JEK-chuh
Definition
A conjecture is an idea or opinion formed without complete proof; it means to guess or make a hypothesis based on incomplete information.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈdʒɛkʃɝ/, /kənˈdʒɛktʃɝ
British English
kəndʒˈɛktʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-JEK-sher
UK
kuhn-JEK-chuh
Listen in Context
That theory is just a conjecture at this point.
The detective made a conjecture about the suspect's motive.
Her explanation was based on conjecture, not facts.
A lot of online debates are fueled by pure conjecture and little evidence.