Plural of
efficacy
efficacies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Efficacy

8Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
EStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Efficacies

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
EStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "efficacy"

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 efficacy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with efficacies?

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

Is efficacies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of efficacy

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

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

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