Plural of
incompetence
incompetences
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Incompetence

12Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
7Consonants
IStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Incompetences

13Letters
5Syllables
5Vowels
8Consonants
IStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "incompetence"

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 incompetence" should be "Two incompetences."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is incompetence regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with incompetences?

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

Is incompetences the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of incompetence

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

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

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