Plural of
african
africans
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form African

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
AStarts
NEnds

Plural Form Africans

8Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "african"

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 african" should be "Two africans."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is african regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with africans?

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

Is africans the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of african

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

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

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