Plural of
co-vary
co-varies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Co-vary

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
CStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Co-varies

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "co-vary"

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 co-vary regular or irregular?

Co-vary is regular. It follows the -ies Conversion rule.

What verb pairs with co-varies?

Use plural verbs: "The co-varies are ready" (not "is ready").

Is co-varies the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural co-varies is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of co-vary

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

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

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