Plural of
body
bodies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Body

4Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
BStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Bodies

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
BStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "body"

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 body regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with bodies?

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

Is bodies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of body

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

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

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