Plural of
able
ables
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Able

4Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
2Consonants
AStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Ables

5Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "able"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two able" should be "Two ables."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is able regular or irregular?

Able is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with ables?

Use plural verbs: "The ables are ready" (not "is ready").

Is ables the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural ables is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of able

The word able follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, able becomes ables. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why able becomes ables helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

When using ables in writing, remember that it functions as a plural noun in sentences. It pairs with plural verbs and pronouns. For example: "The ables are ready" (not "is ready"). This subject-verb agreement is essential for grammatical correctness.