Plural of
himself
himselves
Regular -ves Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ves Conversion

Singular Form Himself

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
HStarts
FEnds

Plural Form Himselves

9Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
HStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "himself"

Nouns ending in -f or -fe typically change to -ves in the plural form.

Grammar Tips

  • Change -f/-fe to -ves in the plural form.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not simply add -s. Change -f/-fe to -ves.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is himself regular or irregular?

Himself is regular. It follows the -ves Conversion rule.

What verb pairs with himselves?

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

Is himselves the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of himself

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

Understanding why himself becomes himselves helps with spelling and pronunciation. Nouns ending in -f or -fe typically change to -ves in the plural form.

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