Plural of
enquiry
enquiries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Enquiry

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
EStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Enquiries

9Letters
3Syllables
5Vowels
4Consonants
EStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "enquiry"

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 enquiry regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with enquiries?

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

Is enquiries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of enquiry

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

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

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