Plural of
knife-edge
knife-edges
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Knife-edge

10Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
KStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Knife-edges

11Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
7Consonants
KStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "knife-edge"

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 knife-edge" should be "Two knife-edges."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is knife-edge regular or irregular?

Knife-edge is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with knife-edges?

Use plural verbs: "The knife-edges are ready" (not "is ready").

Is knife-edges the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural knife-edges is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of knife-edge

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

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

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