How to Pronounce Paranoia

To pronounce "paranoia", say PAR-an-oia — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paranoia”

"paranoia" has 3 syllables: par-an-oia. It rhymes with soya and sequoia, if that helps it stick.

What does paranoia mean?

noun

  1. A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution, conspiracy and perceived threat against the person, often associated with false accusations and general mistrust of others
  2. Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

Antonyms

pronoia

Words that rhyme with paranoia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soyasequoiaboyaunoyaubedoya

Related words

deliriummadnessdelusionmistrustanxietywarinesssuspiciondistrust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paranoia"?▾

"Paranoia" has 3 syllables: par · an · oia.

What is the IPA transcription of "paranoia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paranoia" is /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/.

What does "paranoia" mean?▾

Paranoia: A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution, conspiracy and perceived threat against the person, often associated with false accusations and general mistrust of others

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