Plural of
ordinary
ordinaries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Ordinary

8Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
OStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Ordinaries

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
OStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "ordinary"

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 ordinary regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with ordinaries?

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

Is ordinaries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of ordinary

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

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

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