How to Pronounce "on the same wavelength"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈweɪvˌɫɛŋθ
on the SAYM WAYV-lenth
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /wˈeɪvlɛŋθ
on the SAYM WAYV-lenth
Definition
If you are on the same wavelength as someone, you think in a similar way and understand each other well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈweɪvˌɫɛŋθ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /wˈeɪvlɛŋθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
on the SAYM WAYV-lenth
UK
on the SAYM WAYV-lenth
Listen in Context
My best friend and I are always on the same wavelength.
It's easy to work with someone when you are on the same wavelength.
Sometimes, couples are not on the same wavelength about important decisions.
We barely need to explain things to each other—we’re just on the same wavelength.