Plural of
envy
envies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Envy

4Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
EStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Envies

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
EStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "envy"

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 envy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with envies?

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

Is envies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of envy

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

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

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