Plural of
performance
performances
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Performance

11Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
7Consonants
PStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Performances

12Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
8Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "performance"

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 performance" should be "Two performances."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is performance regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with performances?

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

Is performances the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of performance

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

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

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