How to Pronounce "on speaking terms"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈspikɪŋ/ /ˈtɝmz
ON SPEE-king TERMZ
ˈɒn/ /spˈiːkɪŋ/ /tˈɜːmz
on SPEE-king TERMZ
Definition
If two people are on speaking terms, they are friendly enough to talk to each other, even if they are not close friends.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈspikɪŋ/ /ˈtɝmz
British English
ˈɒn/ /spˈiːkɪŋ/ /tˈɜːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON SPEE-king TERMZ
UK
on SPEE-king TERMZ
Listen in Context
After their argument, they were not on speaking terms for months.
We are finally on speaking terms again.
The two sisters weren't on speaking terms for a year.
Believe it or not, I'm actually on speaking terms with my ex now.