How to pronounce paranoid
Say it like PER-uh-noyd. Paranoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paranoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- noydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of paranoid
American and British speakers say paranoid in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəˌnɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈpærəˌnɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-noyd.
What does paranoid mean?
- suffering from paranoia
- a person afflicted with paranoia
Where does paranoid come from?
From paranoia + -oid.
Questions about saying paranoid
How do you pronounce paranoid?
Say PER-uh-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌnɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpærəˌnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paranoid?
Paranoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say paranoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəˌnɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈpærəˌnɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.