Plural of
anthropology
anthropologies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Anthropology

12Letters
5Syllables
4Vowels
8Consonants
AStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Anthropologies

14Letters
5Syllables
6Vowels
8Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "anthropology"

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 anthropology regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with anthropologies?

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

Is anthropologies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of anthropology

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

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

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