Plural of
hire
hires
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Hire

4Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
2Consonants
HStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Hires

5Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
HStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "hire"

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 hire" should be "Two hires."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is hire regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with hires?

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

Is hires the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of hire

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

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

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