Plural of
portray
portrays
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Portray

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
PStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Portrays

8Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
6Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "portray"

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 portray" should be "Two portrays."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is portray regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with portrays?

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

Is portrays the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of portray

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

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

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