Plural of
diary
diaries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Diary

5Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
DStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Diaries

7Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
3Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "diary"

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 diary regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with diaries?

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

Is diaries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of diary

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

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

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