Plural of
lady
ladies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Lady

4Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
LStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Ladies

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
LStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "lady"

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 lady regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with ladies?

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

Is ladies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of lady

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

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

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