Plural of
hurry
hurries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Hurry

5Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
HStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Hurries

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
HStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "hurry"

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 hurry regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with hurries?

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

Is hurries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of hurry

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

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

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