Plural of
identity
identities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Identity

8Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
IStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Identities

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
IStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "identity"

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 identity regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with identities?

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

Is identities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of identity

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

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

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