Plural of
military
militaries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Military

8Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
MStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Militaries

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
MStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "military"

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 military regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with militaries?

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

Is militaries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of military

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

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

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