How to pronounce maranoia
Say it like mar-uh-NOY-uh. Maranoia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY).
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- mar
- uh
- NOY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maranoia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maranoia
American and British speakers say maranoia in essentially the same way: /mærəˈnɔɪə/ in the US and /ˌmærəˈnɔɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mar-uh-NOY-uh.
What does maranoia mean?
- Anxiety, fear, or nervousness experienced by some individuals before or during a marathon.
Where does maranoia come from?
Blend of marathon + paranoia.
Words that rhyme with maranoia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maranoia.
Questions about saying maranoia
How do you pronounce maranoia?
Say mar-uh-NOY-uh. The American pronunciation is /mærəˈnɔɪə/. In British English it is /ˌmærəˈnɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maranoia?
Maranoia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY). Broken into parts: mar · uh · NOY · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say maranoia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mærəˈnɔɪə/ and the British form is /ˌmærəˈnɔɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.