Plural of
holding
holdings
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Holding

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
HStarts
GEnds

Plural Form Holdings

8Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
6Consonants
HStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "holding"

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 holding" should be "Two holdings."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is holding regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with holdings?

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

Is holdings the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of holding

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

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

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