Plural of
justify
justifies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Justify

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
JStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Justifies

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
JStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "justify"

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 justify regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with justifies?

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

Is justifies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of justify

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

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

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