Plural of
mary
maries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Mary

4Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
MStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Maries

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
MStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "mary"

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 mary regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with maries?

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

Is maries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of mary

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

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

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