Plural of
acquaintance
acquaintances
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Acquaintance

12Letters
4Syllables
6Vowels
6Consonants
AStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Acquaintances

13Letters
5Syllables
6Vowels
7Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "acquaintance"

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 acquaintance" should be "Two acquaintances."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is acquaintance regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with acquaintances?

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

Is acquaintances the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of acquaintance

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

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

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