Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on speaking terms

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.69 in modern English

Syllables
on s-peak-ing terms
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

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What does on speaking terms mean?
Acquainted and friendly; in a state where salutations and general remarks can be comfortably exchanged.

How to pronounce on speaking terms

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