How to Pronounce "larcenous"
word
ˈɫɑɹsənəs
LAR-suh-nuhs
ˈlɑːsənəs
LAR-suh-nuhs
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of theft, especially petty theft; describing behavior or actions typical of a thief.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑɹsənəs
British English
ˈlɑːsənəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAR-suh-nuhs
UK
LAR-suh-nuhs
Listen in Context
The court examined his larcenous actions.
He had a larcenous plan to steal the money.
She was caught because of her larcenous behavior in the store.
His larcenous reputation made people suspicious of him at work.