Plural of
buttonhole
buttonholes
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Buttonhole

10Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
BStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Buttonholes

11Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
7Consonants
BStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "buttonhole"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two buttonhole" should be "Two buttonholes."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is buttonhole regular or irregular?

Buttonhole is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with buttonholes?

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

Is buttonholes the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of buttonhole

The word buttonhole follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, buttonhole becomes buttonholes. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why buttonhole becomes buttonholes helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

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