Plural of
levy
levies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Levy

4Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
LStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Levies

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
LStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "levy"

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 levy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with levies?

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

Is levies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of levy

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

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

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