Plural of
captain
captains
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Captain

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
CStarts
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Plural Form Captains

8Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "captain"

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 captain" should be "Two captains."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is captain regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with captains?

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

Is captains the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of captain

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

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

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