Plural of
hesitate
hesitates
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Hesitate

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
HStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Hesitates

9Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
HStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "hesitate"

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 hesitate" should be "Two hesitates."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is hesitate regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with hesitates?

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

Is hesitates the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of hesitate

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

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

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