How to Pronounce “paranoia

word

/ˌpɛɹəˈnɔɪə/
pair-uh-NOY-uh
/pˈæɹənˌɔɪɐ/
pa-ruh-NOY-uh

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌpɛɹəˈnɔɪə/

British English

/pˈæɹənˌɔɪɐ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

pair-uh-NOY-uh

UK

pa-ruh-NOY-uh

Listen in Context

Paranoia can make it hard to trust people.

Ever since the break-in, his paranoia has gotten worse.

Don't let your paranoia ruin your friendships.

She feels paranoia when she is alone at night.