Plural of
despair
despairs
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Despair

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
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Plural Form Despairs

8Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
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How to Form the Plural of "despair"

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 despair" should be "Two despairs."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is despair regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with despairs?

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

Is despairs the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of despair

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

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

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