Plural of
cancer
cancers
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Cancer

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
CStarts
REnds

Plural Form Cancers

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "cancer"

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 cancer" should be "Two cancers."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is cancer regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with cancers?

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

Is cancers the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of cancer

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

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

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