Plural of
infancy
infancies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Infancy

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
IStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Infancies

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
IStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "infancy"

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 infancy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with infancies?

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

Is infancies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of infancy

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

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

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