Pluralize

usgb/ˈplʊrəlaɪz/
verb

To make a word or term express more than one, usually adding 's' or 'es' at the end.

In English, we pluralize 'cat' by adding an 's' to make 'cats'.
Visual representation of "pluralize" - To make a word or term express more than one, usually adding 's' or 'es' at the end

Often appears as...

  • pluralize a noun
  • pluralize a verb
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Irregular Plurals

Some words become plural in different ways, like 'child' to 'children'. Learn these exceptions.

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You would not pluralize 'mouse' by adding 's', it's 'mice'.
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Ending Variations

Words ending in 'y' or 'o' may need a change before adding 's' or 'es'.

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To pluralize 'baby', change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' to make 'babies'.
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Pronunciation Shifts

Pluralizing can change word stress or sound, affecting how we pronounce them.

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We pluralize 'analysis' to 'analyses' with a different final sound.
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