Plural of
legitimate
legitimates
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Legitimate

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
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Plural Form Legitimates

11Letters
5Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
LStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "legitimate"

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 legitimate" should be "Two legitimates."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is legitimate regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with legitimates?

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

Is legitimates the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of legitimate

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

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

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