Plural of
crime
crimes
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Crime

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
CStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Crimes

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "crime"

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 crime" should be "Two crimes."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is crime regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with crimes?

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

Is crimes the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of crime

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

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

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