Plural of
amnesty
amnesties
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Amnesty

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
AStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Amnesties

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "amnesty"

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 amnesty regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with amnesties?

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

Is amnesties the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of amnesty

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

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

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