How to Pronounce "paranoid"
word
/ˈpɛɹəˌnɔɪd/
PAIR-uh-noyd
/pˈæɹənˌɔɪd/
PAIR-uh-noyd
Definition
Feeling extremely suspicious or afraid that other people are trying to harm, trick, or judge you, often without good reason. It can also be used informally for someone who is overly distrustful or anxious about possible problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛɹəˌnɔɪd/
British English
/pˈæɹənˌɔɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-noyd
UK
PAIR-uh-noyd
Listen in Context
He feels paranoid when people talk quietly near him.
Don't be paranoid. I am not angry with you.
She became paranoid after losing her phone.
I know this sounds paranoid, but I think someone is reading my emails.