Plural of
electricity
electricities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Electricity

11Letters
5Syllables
4Vowels
7Consonants
EStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Electricities

13Letters
5Syllables
6Vowels
7Consonants
EStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "electricity"

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 electricity regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with electricities?

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

Is electricities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of electricity

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

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

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