Plural of
commentary
commentaries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Commentary

10Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
7Consonants
CStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Commentaries

12Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
7Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "commentary"

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 commentary regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with commentaries?

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

Is commentaries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of commentary

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

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

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