How to Pronounce "speculating"
word
ˈspɛkjəˌɫeɪtɪŋ
SPEK-yuh-lay-ting
spˈɛkjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ
SPEK-yuh-lay-ting
Definition
Thinking about possible reasons, outcomes, or explanations without having all the facts; sometimes also means making risky guesses in business or finance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛkjəˌɫeɪtɪŋ
British English
spˈɛkjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEK-yuh-lay-ting
UK
SPEK-yuh-lay-ting
Listen in Context
He was speculating about why the meeting was canceled.
Many people are speculating on the future of technology.
They started speculating when they heard strange noises.
People have been speculating for months about who will win the election.