penchant
nounHow many syllables in penchant?
There are 2 syllables in the word penchant.How to pronounce penchant:
Definition of penchant:
- penchant (noun):
- liking
- a strong liking.
- strong inclination or liking
- a strong and continued inclination
Synonyms for penchant:
addiction
affection
affinity
appetite
aptitude
bent
bias
bone
devices
disposition
fondness
genius
impulse
inclination
knack
leaning
liking
partiality
predilection
predisposition
preference
proclivity
proneness
propensity
talent
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