Plural of
failing
failings
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Failing

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
FStarts
GEnds

Plural Form Failings

8Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
FStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "failing"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two failing" should be "Two failings."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is failing regular or irregular?

Failing is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with failings?

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

Is failings the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of failing

The word failing follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, failing becomes failings. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why failing becomes failings helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

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