Plural of
economy
economies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Economy

7Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
EStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Economies

9Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
4Consonants
EStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "economy"

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 economy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with economies?

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

Is economies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of economy

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

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

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