How to pronounce larceny
Say it like LAR-suh-nee. Larceny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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- LAR
- suh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larceny 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of larceny
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAH-suh-nee.
What does larceny mean?
- The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently.
- An individual instance of such a taking.“That young man already has four assaults, a DUI, and a larceny on his record.”
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Questions about saying larceny
How do you pronounce larceny?
Say LAR-suh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrsəni/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːsəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larceny?
Larceny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · suh · nee.
Is larceny 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 /ˈlɑːsəni/ (LAH-suh-nee).