Plural of
literally
literallies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Literally

9Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
LStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Literallies

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
LStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "literally"

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 literally regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with literallies?

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

Is literallies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of literally

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

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

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