How many syllables in “larcenies”?
syllables in "larcenies"
Word details
Syllables
3
lar · ce · nies
Letters
9
l · a · r · c · e · n · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “larcenies”
The word “larcenies” contains 3 syllables, divided as lar · ce · nies. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "larcenies" have?
"larcenies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "larcenies" into syllables?
"larcenies" is divided into syllables as: lar · ce · nies.
What is the Scrabble score for "larcenies"?
The Scrabble score for "larcenies" is 11 points.
Using “larcenies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "larcenies" (lar · ce · nies) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “larcenies” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “larcenies”
The letters in “larcenies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reliances.