Plural of
emery
emeries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Emery

5Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
EStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Emeries

7Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
3Consonants
EStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "emery"

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 emery regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with emeries?

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

Is emeries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of emery

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

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

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