How to Pronounce "have a thirst for"
expression
HAV uh THURST for
HAV uh THURST faw
Definition
To strongly desire or crave something, especially knowledge, experience, or adventure; to want something eagerly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɝst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /θˈɜːst/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh THURST for
UK
HAV uh THURST faw
Listen in Context
She has a thirst for knowledge.
Many young people have a thirst for adventure.
Do you have a thirst for success?
Ever since she was a kid, she’s had a thirst for learning new things.