Plural of
childhood
childhoods
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Childhood

9Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
CStarts
DEnds

Plural Form Childhoods

10Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
7Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "childhood"

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 childhood" should be "Two childhoods."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is childhood regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with childhoods?

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

Is childhoods the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of childhood

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

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

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