Plural of
inability
inabilities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Inability

9Letters
5Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
IStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Inabilities

11Letters
5Syllables
6Vowels
5Consonants
IStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "inability"

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 inability regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with inabilities?

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

Is inabilities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of inability

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

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

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