Plural of
funny
funnies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Funny

5Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
FStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Funnies

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
FStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "funny"

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 funny regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with funnies?

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

Is funnies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of funny

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

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

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