Plural of
granny
grannies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Granny

6Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
5Consonants
GStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Grannies

8Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
GStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "granny"

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 granny regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with grannies?

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

Is grannies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of granny

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

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

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