Plural of
chicken
chickens
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Chicken

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
CStarts
NEnds

Plural Form Chickens

8Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
6Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "chicken"

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 chicken" should be "Two chickens."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is chicken regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with chickens?

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

Is chickens the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of chicken

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

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

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