Plural of
detest
detests
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Detest

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
DStarts
TEnds

Plural Form Detests

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "detest"

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 detest" should be "Two detests."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is detest regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with detests?

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

Is detests the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of detest

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

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

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