Plural of
hope
hopes
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Hope

4Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
2Consonants
HStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Hopes

5Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
HStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "hope"

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 hope" should be "Two hopes."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is hope regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with hopes?

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

Is hopes the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of hope

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

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

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