Plural of
enemy
enemies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Enemy

5Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
EStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Enemies

7Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
3Consonants
EStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "enemy"

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 enemy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with enemies?

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

Is enemies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of enemy

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

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

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