How to Pronounce "there is no accounting for taste"
expression
THAIR-iz-noh-uh-KOWN-ting-for-TAYST
THAIR-iz-noh-uh-KOWN-ting-for-TAYST
Definition
This expression means that everyone likes different things, and personal preferences cannot be explained or judged.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈnoʊ/ /əˈkaʊnɪŋ/, /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈteɪst
British English
ðˈeə/ /ˈɪz/ /nəʊ/ /ɐkˈaʊntɪŋ/ /fˈɔː/ /tˈeɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAIR-iz-noh-uh-KOWN-ting-for-TAYST
UK
THAIR-iz-noh-uh-KOWN-ting-for-TAYST
Listen in Context
He loves pineapple on pizza. There is no accounting for taste.
Some people like horror movies, some don't. There is no accounting for taste.
She's wearing bright yellow shoes. Well, there is no accounting for taste.
You bought that painting? Okay, there is no accounting for taste!