Plural of
carefully
carefullies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Carefully

9Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
CStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Carefullies

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "carefully"

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 carefully regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with carefullies?

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

Is carefullies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of carefully

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

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

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