Plural of
nasty
nasties
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Nasty

5Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
NStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Nasties

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
NStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "nasty"

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 nasty regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with nasties?

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

Is nasties the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of nasty

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

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

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