How to Pronounce "on talking terms"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɔkɪŋ/ /ˈtɝmz
ON TAW-king TERMS
ˈɒn/ /tˈɔːkɪŋ/ /tˈɜːmz
ON TAW-king TURMS
Definition
If two people are on talking terms, they are willing to talk to each other and have a basic relationship, even if they are not close.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɔkɪŋ/ /ˈtɝmz
British English
ˈɒn/ /tˈɔːkɪŋ/ /tˈɜːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON TAW-king TERMS
UK
ON TAW-king TURMS
Listen in Context
They are finally on talking terms after their big argument.
My sister and I are not on talking terms right now.
Are you on talking terms with your old friend again?
We had a falling out, but we're at least on talking terms now.