How to Pronounce "have a weakness for"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwiknəs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HAV uh WEEK-nuss for
hæv/ /æɪ/ /wˈiːknəs/ /fˈɔː
HAV uh WEEK-nuss faw
Definition
To really like something and find it hard to resist, especially something you enjoy as a special treat or as a guilty pleasure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwiknəs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /wˈiːknəs/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh WEEK-nuss for
UK
HAV uh WEEK-nuss faw
Listen in Context
I have a weakness for chocolate cake.
She has a weakness for romantic movies.
They have a weakness for puppies.
I'll admit it: I have a weakness for late-night snacks.