Plural of
fortnight
fortnights
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Fortnight

9Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
7Consonants
FStarts
TEnds

Plural Form Fortnights

10Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
8Consonants
FStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "fortnight"

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 fortnight" should be "Two fortnights."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is fortnight regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with fortnights?

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

Is fortnights the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of fortnight

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

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

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