The word "paranoeic" is spelled with the prefix "para-" meaning "beside or beyond" and the suffix "-noeic" meaning "related to mind or intellect". The correct pronunciation, according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), is /ˌpærəˈnoʊɪk/. This word refers to a state of mind where an individual is excessively suspicious and mistrustful of others. It is important to use accurate and clear phonetic transcriptions to understand the correct pronunciation of words and to communicate effectively in the English language.
Relating to paranoea, or paranoia.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.