Plural of
genealogy
genealogies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Genealogy

9Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
GStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Genealogies

11Letters
4Syllables
6Vowels
5Consonants
GStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "genealogy"

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 genealogy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with genealogies?

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

Is genealogies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of genealogy

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

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

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