Plural of
biopsy
biopsies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Biopsy

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
BStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Biopsies

8Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
BStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "biopsy"

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 biopsy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with biopsies?

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

Is biopsies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of biopsy

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

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

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