Plural of
directory
directories
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Directory

9Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
DStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Directories

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "directory"

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 directory regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with directories?

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

Is directories the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of directory

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

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

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