Plural of
affair
affairs
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Affair

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
AStarts
REnds

Plural Form Affairs

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "affair"

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 affair" should be "Two affairs."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is affair regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with affairs?

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

Is affairs the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of affair

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

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

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