Plural of
live
lives
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Live

4Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
2Consonants
LStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Lives

5Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
LStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "live"

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 live" should be "Two lives."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is live regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with lives?

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

Is lives the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of live

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

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

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