Plural of
allergy
allergies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Allergy

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
AStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Allergies

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "allergy"

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 allergy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with allergies?

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

Is allergies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of allergy

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

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

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