Plural of
liability
liabilities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Liability

9Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
LStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Liabilities

11Letters
4Syllables
6Vowels
5Consonants
LStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "liability"

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 liability regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with liabilities?

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

Is liabilities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of liability

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

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

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