Plural of
anxiety
anxieties
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Anxiety

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
AStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Anxieties

9Letters
3Syllables
5Vowels
4Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "anxiety"

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 anxiety regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with anxieties?

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

Is anxieties the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of anxiety

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

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

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