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.