How many syllables in “larcenist”?
syllables in "larcenist"
Word details
Syllables
3
lar · ce · nist
Letters
9
l · a · r · c · e · n · i · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “larcenist”
The word “larcenist” contains 3 syllables, divided as lar · ce · nist. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "larcenist" have?
"larcenist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "larcenist" into syllables?
"larcenist" is divided into syllables as: lar · ce · nist.
What is the Scrabble score for "larcenist"?
The Scrabble score for "larcenist" is 11 points.
Using “larcenist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "larcenist" (lar · ce · nist) 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, “larcenist” 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 “larcenist”
The letters in “larcenist” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cisternal, clarinets.