How to Pronounce "have an appetite for"
expression
HAV an AP-uh-tyte for
hav un AP-i-tyte faw
Definition
To strongly desire or want something, often used for food but also for other things like experiences, activities, or achievements.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV an AP-uh-tyte for
UK
hav un AP-i-tyte faw
Listen in Context
I have an appetite for chocolate cake right now.
Do you have an appetite for spicy food?
She always has an appetite for learning new things.
Lately, I have an appetite for a big change in my life.