Plural of
dirty
dirties
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Dirty

5Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
DStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Dirties

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "dirty"

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 dirty regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with dirties?

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

Is dirties the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of dirty

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

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

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