How to Pronounce "penchant"
word
ˈpɛntʃənt
PEN-chunt
pˈɒnʃɒn
PON-shon
Definition
A strong liking or tendency toward something; if you have a penchant for something, you really enjoy it or are often attracted to it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛntʃənt
British English
pˈɒnʃɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-chunt
UK
PON-shon
Listen in Context
She has a penchant for classical music.
My dad has a penchant for spicy food.
He shows a penchant for adventure.
Her penchant for collecting old coins is well known among her friends.