Plural of
desire
desires
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Desire

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
DStarts
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Plural Form Desires

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "desire"

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 desire" should be "Two desires."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is desire regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with desires?

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

Is desires the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of desire

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

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

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