Plural of
decade
decades
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Decade

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
DStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Decades

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "decade"

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 decade" should be "Two decades."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is decade regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with decades?

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

Is decades the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of decade

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

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

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