Plural of
delivery
deliveries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Delivery

8Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
DStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Deliveries

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "delivery"

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 delivery regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with deliveries?

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

Is deliveries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of delivery

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

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

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