Plural of
commodity
commodities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Commodity

9Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
CStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Commodities

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "commodity"

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 commodity regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with commodities?

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

Is commodities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of commodity

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

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

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