Plural of
detainee
detainees
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Detainee

8Letters
3Syllables
5Vowels
3Consonants
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Plural Form Detainees

9Letters
3Syllables
5Vowels
4Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "detainee"

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 detainee" should be "Two detainees."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is detainee regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with detainees?

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

Is detainees the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of detainee

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

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

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