Plural of
century
centuries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Century

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
CStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Centuries

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "century"

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 century regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with centuries?

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

Is centuries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of century

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

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

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