mechanical mouse

Questions

What does mechanical mouse mean?

A pointing device which uses a ball to detect movement.

Where does mechanical mouse come from?

Retronym for mouse, coined after the invention of the optical mouse to refer specifically to the type of mouse existing before then.

How to pronounce mechanical mouse

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mechanical mouse”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “mechanical mouse”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “mechanical mouse” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.