speculation
nounStress: third syllable
Syllables: spec-u-la-tion (4)
English Definition
The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Example Sentence
There is a lot of speculation about his resignation.
US IPA
/ˌspek.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK IPA
/ˌspek.juˈleɪ.ʃən/