Plural of
geminate
geminates
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Geminate

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
GStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Geminates

9Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
GStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "geminate"

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 geminate" should be "Two geminates."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is geminate regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with geminates?

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

Is geminates the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of geminate

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

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

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