How to pronounce larcenous
Say it like LAR-suh-nus. Larcenous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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- LAR
- suh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larcenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of larcenous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAH-suh-nus.
What does larcenous mean?
- Given to larceny, tending to thievery.
- Resembling theft, often applied to legal actions that seem unfair.“These late fees are larcenous. I should have read the fine print before signing.”
Where does larcenous come from?
From larceny + -ous.
Questions about saying larcenous
How do you pronounce larcenous?
Say LAR-suh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrsənəs/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːsənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larcenous?
Larcenous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · suh · nus.
Is larcenous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɑːsənəs/ (LAH-suh-nus).