How to pronounce speculated
Say it like SPEK-yuh-lay-tid. Speculated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK).
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- SPEK
- yuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speculated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of speculated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPEK-yuh-lay-tid.
What does speculated mean?
- simple past and past participle of speculate How to pronounce speculate
Questions about saying speculated
How do you pronounce speculated?
Say SPEK-yuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speculated?
Speculated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK). Broken into parts: SPEK · yuh · lay · tid.
Is speculated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪd/ (SPEK-yuh-lay-tid).