How to Pronounce "paranoia"
word
/ˌpɛɹəˈnɔɪə/
pair-uh-NOY-uh
/pˈæɹənˌɔɪɐ/
pa-ruh-NOY-uh
Definition
Paranoia is a mental state where a person feels very suspicious or believes that others are trying to harm them, usually without real proof.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌpɛɹəˈnɔɪə/
British English
/pˈæɹənˌɔɪɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pair-uh-NOY-uh
UK
pa-ruh-NOY-uh
Listen in Context
She feels paranoia when she is alone at night.
Paranoia can make it hard to trust people.
He talked to his doctor about his paranoia.
Sometimes a little paranoia keeps you safe, but too much is exhausting.