Plural of
elementary
elementaries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Elementary

10Letters
5Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
EStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Elementaries

12Letters
5Syllables
6Vowels
6Consonants
EStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "elementary"

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 elementary regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with elementaries?

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

Is elementaries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of elementary

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

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

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