Plural of
cough
coughs
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Cough

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
CStarts
HEnds

Plural Form Coughs

6Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "cough"

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 cough" should be "Two coughs."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is cough regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with coughs?

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

Is coughs the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of cough

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

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

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