Plural of
competence
competences
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Competence

10Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
CStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Competences

11Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
7Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "competence"

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 competence" should be "Two competences."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is competence regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with competences?

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

Is competences the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of competence

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

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

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