speculative

/ˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

Syllables spec·u·la·tive

Stress SPEC-u-la-tive

Phonics Breakdown

spec

/spɛk/

short e

u

/jʊ/

u-e

la

/lə/

schwa

tive

/tɪv/

short i

Meaning

based on conjecture rather than firm evidence; involving risk in hopes of gain

Sound Reference

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spec=/spɛk/(spec) + u=/jʊ/(unit) + la=/lə/(about) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

The report is speculative and lacks solid evidence.