Plural of
agony
agonies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Agony

5Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
AStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Agonies

7Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
3Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "agony"

Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -y change the -y to -ies in the plural form.

Grammar Tips

  • Change -y to -ies when a consonant precedes it.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not simply add -s. Change -y to -ies.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is agony regular or irregular?

Agony is regular. It follows the -ies Conversion rule.

What verb pairs with agonies?

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

Is agonies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of agony

The word agony follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, agony becomes agonies. This follows the -ies Conversion pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why agony becomes agonies helps with spelling and pronunciation. Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -y change the -y to -ies in the plural form.

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