Plural of
diplomacy
diplomacies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Diplomacy

9Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
DStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Diplomacies

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "diplomacy"

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 diplomacy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with diplomacies?

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

Is diplomacies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of diplomacy

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

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

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