Plural of
arbitrary
arbitraries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Arbitrary

9Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
AStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Arbitraries

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "arbitrary"

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 arbitrary regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with arbitraries?

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

Is arbitraries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of arbitrary

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

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

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