Plural of
faculty
faculties
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Faculty

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
FStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Faculties

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
FStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "faculty"

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 faculty regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with faculties?

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

Is faculties the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of faculty

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

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

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