Plural of
generally
generallies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Generally

9Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
GStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Generallies

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
GStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "generally"

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 generally regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with generallies?

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

Is generallies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of generally

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

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

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