Plural of
disability
disabilities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Disability

10Letters
5Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
DStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Disabilities

12Letters
5Syllables
6Vowels
6Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "disability"

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 disability regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with disabilities?

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

Is disabilities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of disability

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

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

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