Plural of
medicine
medicines
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Medicine

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
MStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Medicines

9Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
MStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "medicine"

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 medicine" should be "Two medicines."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is medicine regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with medicines?

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

Is medicines the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of medicine

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

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

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