Plural of
facility
facilities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Facility

8Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
FStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Facilities

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
FStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "facility"

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 facility regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with facilities?

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

Is facilities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of facility

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

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

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