Plural of
passive
passives
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Passive

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
PStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Passives

8Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "passive"

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 passive" should be "Two passives."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is passive regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with passives?

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

Is passives the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of passive

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

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

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