Plural of
defense
defenses
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Defense

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
DStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Defenses

8Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "defense"

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 defense" should be "Two defenses."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is defense regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with defenses?

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

Is defenses the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of defense

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

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

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