Plural of
intercourse
intercourses
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Intercourse

11Letters
3Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
IStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Intercourses

12Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
7Consonants
IStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "intercourse"

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 intercourse" should be "Two intercourses."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is intercourse regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with intercourses?

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

Is intercourses the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of intercourse

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

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

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