Plural of
painful
painfuls
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Painful

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
PStarts
LEnds

Plural Form Painfuls

8Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "painful"

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 painful" should be "Two painfuls."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is painful regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with painfuls?

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

Is painfuls the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of painful

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

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

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