Plural of
fingernail
fingernails
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Fingernail

10Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
FStarts
LEnds

Plural Form Fingernails

11Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
7Consonants
FStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "fingernail"

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 fingernail" should be "Two fingernails."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is fingernail regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with fingernails?

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

Is fingernails the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of fingernail

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

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

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