Plural of
nurse
nurses
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Nurse

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
NStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Nurses

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
NStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "nurse"

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 nurse" should be "Two nurses."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is nurse regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with nurses?

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

Is nurses the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of nurse

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

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

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