Plural of
competition
competitia
Regular Greek -a
📄 Regular form · Greek -a

Singular Form Competition

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
CStarts
NEnds

Plural Form Competitia

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
CStarts
AEnds

How to Form the Plural of "competition"

Greek-derived nouns ending in -on change to -a in the plural form.

Grammar Tips

  • Follow the Greek -a rule for pluralization.

Common Mistakes

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is competition regular or irregular?

    Competition is regular. It follows the Greek -a rule.

    What verb pairs with competitia?

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

    Is competitia the same in all dialects?

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

    About the plural form of competition

    The word competition follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, competition becomes competitia. This follows the Greek -a pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

    Understanding why competition becomes competitia helps with spelling and pronunciation. Greek-derived nouns ending in -on change to -a in the plural form.

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