Plural of
dictionary
dictionaries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Dictionary

10Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
DStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Dictionaries

12Letters
4Syllables
6Vowels
6Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "dictionary"

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 dictionary regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with dictionaries?

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

Is dictionaries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of dictionary

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

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

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