Plural of
carry
carries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Carry

5Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
CStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Carries

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "carry"

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 carry regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with carries?

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

Is carries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of carry

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

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

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