Plural of
charity
charities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Charity

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
CStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Charities

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "charity"

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 charity regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with charities?

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

Is charities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of charity

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

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

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