Plural of
definitely
definitelies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Definitely

10Letters
5Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
DStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Definitelies

12Letters
5Syllables
6Vowels
6Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "definitely"

Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -y change the -y to -ies in the plural form.

Grammar Tips

  • Change -y to -ies when a consonant precedes it.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not simply add -s. Change -y to -ies.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is definitely regular or irregular?

Definitely is regular. It follows the -ies Conversion rule.

What verb pairs with definitelies?

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

Is definitelies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of definitely

The word definitely follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, definitely becomes definitelies. This follows the -ies Conversion pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why definitely becomes definitelies helps with spelling and pronunciation. Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -y change the -y to -ies in the plural form.

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