Plural of
melody
melodies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Melody

6Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
MStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Melodies

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
MStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "melody"

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 melody regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with melodies?

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

Is melodies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of melody

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

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

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