Plural of
felony
felonies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Felony

6Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
FStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Felonies

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
FStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "felony"

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 felony regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with felonies?

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

Is felonies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of felony

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

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

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