How to Pronounce "acquired taste"
expression
əˈkwaɪɝd/ /ˈteɪst
uh-KWY-erd TAYST
ɐkwˈaɪəd/ /tˈeɪst
uh-KWY-uhd TAYST
Definition
Something that most people don't like at first, but start to enjoy after getting used to it or experiencing it several times.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkwaɪɝd/ /ˈteɪst
British English
ɐkwˈaɪəd/ /tˈeɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KWY-erd TAYST
UK
uh-KWY-uhd TAYST
Listen in Context
Olives are an acquired taste for many people.
Black coffee is an acquired taste.
Some types of cheese are an acquired taste.
Beer was an acquired taste for me; I didn’t like it the first time.