How to Pronounce "mechanics"
word
/məˈkænɪks/
muh-KA-niks
/mɪkˈænɪks/
mi-KA-niks
Definition
Mechanics is the branch of science that studies how objects move and the forces that affect them. It can also refer to the way something works or the details of how a task is performed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/məˈkænɪks/
British English
/mɪkˈænɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-KA-niks
UK
mi-KA-niks
Listen in Context
We are studying mechanics in our physics class.
The mechanics of this toy car are simple.
She explained the mechanics of the new computer program.
Understanding the mechanics of a bicycle makes it easier to fix.