Plural of
biography
biographies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Biography

9Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
BStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Biographies

11Letters
3Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
BStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "biography"

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 biography regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with biographies?

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

Is biographies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of biography

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

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

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