Plural of
capability
capabilities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Capability

10Letters
5Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
CStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Capabilities

12Letters
5Syllables
6Vowels
6Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "capability"

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 capability regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with capabilities?

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

Is capabilities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of capability

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

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

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