Plural of
nail
nails
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Nail

4Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
2Consonants
NStarts
LEnds

Plural Form Nails

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
NStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "nail"

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 nail" should be "Two nails."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is nail regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with nails?

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

Is nails the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of nail

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

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

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