Plural of
patience
patiences
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Patience

8Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
PStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Patiences

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "patience"

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 patience" should be "Two patiences."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is patience regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with patiences?

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

Is patiences the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of patience

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

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

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