Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

animatronics

/ˌænɪməˈtɹɒnɪks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.25 in modern English

Syllables: an-i-ma-tron-ics
IPA: /ˌænɪməˈtɹɒnɪks/

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of robotics used to create robots that produce preset moves and prerecorded sounds.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Claim that Armitage was not a real rat but an animatronics one that she had made in Science class."

Etymology

Blend of animation + electronics, from the Disney trademark "Audio-Animatronics". Compare -tronics.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

animatronic

Rhymes With

electronics onyx avionics harmonics tectonics phonics photonics microelectronics hydroponics mnemonics histrionics aquaponics

Questions

How do you pronounce animatronics?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌænɪməˈtɹɒnɪks/.
What does animatronics mean?: A form of robotics used to create robots that produce preset moves and prerecorded sounds.
Where does animatronics come from?: Blend of animation + electronics, from the Disney trademark "Audio-Animatronics". Compare -tronics.

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