How to Pronounce Speculator

To pronounce "speculator", say SPEC-ul-at-or — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

SPEC-ul-at-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “speculator”

"speculator" has 4 syllables: spec-ul-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does speculator mean?

noun

  1. When the ball is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown) for 3 points.

    “He kicked a 33 yard field goal just before the half.”

  2. A made shot that was not a free throw.

    “He got six field goals in the first half, two from three-point land.”

noun

  1. One who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.
  2. One who forms theories; a theorist.

Words that rhyme with speculator

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

plungerspeculationprofiteerspeculistspeculantspeculatistspeculatrixviewer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speculator"?▾

"Speculator" has 4 syllables: spec · ul · at · or.

What does "speculator" mean?▾

Speculator: When the ball is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown) for 3 points.

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