Plural of
busy
busies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Busy

4Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
BStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Busies

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
BStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "busy"

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 busy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with busies?

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

Is busies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of busy

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

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

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