How to Pronounce "have a penchant for doing"
expression
HAV uh PEN-chunt for DOO-ing
hav a PON-shon for DOO-ing
Definition
To often or strongly like to do a particular activity or type of thing; to have a special liking or tendency towards doing something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɛntʃənt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /pˈɒnʃɒn/ /fˈɔː/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh PEN-chunt for DOO-ing
UK
hav a PON-shon for DOO-ing
Listen in Context
She has a penchant for reading mystery novels.
Mark has a penchant for cooking Italian food.
My brother has a penchant for staying up late.
Ever since she was a child, Anna has had a penchant for collecting tiny stones.