Plural of
piracy
piracies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Piracy

6Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
PStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Piracies

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "piracy"

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 piracy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with piracies?

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

Is piracies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of piracy

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

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

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