Plural of
police
polices
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Police

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
PStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Polices

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "police"

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 police" should be "Two polices."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is police regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with polices?

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

Is polices the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of police

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

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

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