Plural of
ill
ills
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Ill

3Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
2Consonants
IStarts
LEnds

Plural Form Ills

4Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
IStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "ill"

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 ill" should be "Two ills."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is ill regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with ills?

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

Is ills the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of ill

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

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

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