Plural of
irony
ironies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Irony

5Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
IStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Ironies

7Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
3Consonants
IStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "irony"

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 irony regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with ironies?

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

Is ironies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of irony

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

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

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