How to pronounce speculators
Say it like SPEK-yuh-lay-terz. Speculators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK).
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- SPEK
- yuh
- lay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speculators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of speculators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuz.
What does speculators mean?
- plural of speculator How to pronounce speculator
Questions about saying speculators
How do you pronounce speculators?
Say SPEK-yuh-lay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speculators?
Speculators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK). Broken into parts: SPEK · yuh · lay · terz.
Is speculators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtəz/ (SPEK-yuh-lay-tuz).