How to Pronounce "thermodynamics"
word
ˌθɝmoʊˌdaɪˈnæmɪks
thur-moh-dy-NAM-iks
θˌɜːmədaɪnˈæmɪks
thur-muh-dy-NAM-iks
Definition
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that studies how heat and energy move and change in systems. It explains things like why engines work, how refrigerators cool, and how energy is transformed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌθɝmoʊˌdaɪˈnæmɪks
British English
θˌɜːmədaɪnˈæmɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thur-moh-dy-NAM-iks
UK
thur-muh-dy-NAM-iks
Listen in Context
Thermodynamics explains how energy moves in a steam engine.
The first law of thermodynamics is about the conservation of energy.
We studied thermodynamics in our physics class last year.
If you're into engineering, you'll hear about thermodynamics all the time.