How to Pronounce Paranoid

To pronounce "paranoid", say PAR-an-oid — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paranoid”

"paranoid" has 3 syllables: par-an-oid. It rhymes with void and avoid, if that helps it stick.

What does paranoid mean?

noun

  1. Someone suffering from paranoia

adjective

  1. Of, related to, or suffering from paranoia
  2. Exhibiting extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others

    “Maybe I'm paranoid, but that doesn't mean that they are not out to get me.”

Words that rhyme with paranoid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

voidavoiddevoidannoyeddestroyedoverjoyedemployedmongoloidcelluloidovoidsigmoidunemployed

Related words

paranoiacinsaneschizophrenicschizophrenianeuroticmadfreakdelusional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paranoid"?▾

"Paranoid" has 3 syllables: par · an · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "paranoid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paranoid" is /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/.

What does "paranoid" mean?▾

Paranoid: Someone suffering from paranoia

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