Plural of
investigate
investigates
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Investigate

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
IStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Investigates

12Letters
5Syllables
5Vowels
7Consonants
IStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "investigate"

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 investigate" should be "Two investigates."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is investigate regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with investigates?

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

Is investigates the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of investigate

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

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

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