Plural of
history
histories
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form History

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
HStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Histories

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
HStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "history"

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 history regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with histories?

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

Is histories the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of history

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

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

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