Plural of
entirely
entirelies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Entirely

8Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
EStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Entirelies

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
EStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "entirely"

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 entirely regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with entirelies?

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

Is entirelies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of entirely

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

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

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