Plural of
great-grandmother
great-grandmothers
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Great-grandmother

17Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
12Consonants
GStarts
REnds

Plural Form Great-grandmothers

18Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
13Consonants
GStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "great-grandmother"

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 great-grandmother" should be "Two great-grandmothers."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is great-grandmother regular or irregular?

Great-grandmother is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with great-grandmothers?

Use plural verbs: "The great-grandmothers are ready" (not "is ready").

Is great-grandmothers the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural great-grandmothers is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of great-grandmother

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

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

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