Plural of
familiarity
familiarities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Familiarity

11Letters
5Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
FStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Familiarities

13Letters
5Syllables
7Vowels
6Consonants
FStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "familiarity"

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 familiarity regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with familiarities?

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

Is familiarities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of familiarity

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

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

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