Plural of
anybody
anybodies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Anybody

7Letters
4Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
AStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Anybodies

9Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "anybody"

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 anybody regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with anybodies?

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

Is anybodies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of anybody

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

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

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