Plural of
drainage
drainages
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Drainage

8Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
DStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Drainages

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "drainage"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two drainage" should be "Two drainages."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is drainage regular or irregular?

Drainage is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with drainages?

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

Is drainages the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of drainage

The word drainage follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, drainage becomes drainages. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why drainage becomes drainages helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

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