How Does BBC News - Word-taste synaesthesia Tasting names Work?

BBC News - Word-taste synaesthesia Tasting names is when someone tastes words like they're food.

Imagine you have a special superpower, every time you hear or read a name, it feels like you're eating something. For example, the name "Lemon" might taste like real lemons, sour and bright. The name "Chocolate" could feel rich and sweet on your tongue, just like your favorite treat.

This is called synaesthesia, which means different senses mix up, in this case, hearing or reading a word mixes with the sense of taste.

It's like when you're eating candy and suddenly think about your favorite song. Your brain connects two things that aren’t usually linked.

Some people with this superpower say they can even tell what flavor someone’s name is just by hearing it, no candy needed! It makes learning names fun, like discovering a new snack every day.