How to pronounce paranoiac
Say it like per-uh-NOY-ak. Paranoiac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY).
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US American/ˌpɛrəˈnɔɪˌæk/per-uh-NOY-ak
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- per
- uh
- NOY
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paranoiac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does paranoiac mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to, or exhibiting, paranoia.
- Somebody who has paranoia, a paranoid person.
Where does paranoiac come from?
From paranoia + -ac.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying paranoiac
How do you pronounce paranoiac?
Say per-uh-NOY-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈnɔɪˌæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paranoiac?
Paranoiac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY). Broken into parts: per · uh · NOY · ak.