Plural of
holy
holies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Holy

4Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
HStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Holies

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
HStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "holy"

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 holy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with holies?

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

Is holies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of holy

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

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

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