How to pronounce pronoia
Say it like proh-NOY-uh. Pronoia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOY).
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- proh
- NOY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronoia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 pronoia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-NOY-uh.
What does pronoia mean?
- Divine providence, foreknowledge, foresight.
- A belief (sometimes regarded as irrational) that people conspire to do one good.
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Words that rhyme with pronoia
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Questions about saying pronoia
How do you pronounce pronoia?
Say proh-NOY-uh. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈnɔɪə/. In British English it is /prəʊˈnɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronoia?
Pronoia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOY). Broken into parts: proh · NOY · uh.
Is pronoia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈnɔɪə/ (proh-NOY-uh).