Pronunciation

How to pronounce “taste

“taste” is pronounced /teɪst/ — 1 syllable.
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taste

/teɪst/

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Meaning

the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

the candy left him with a bad taste

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