Plural of
possibility
possibilities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Possibility

11Letters
5Syllables
4Vowels
7Consonants
PStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Possibilities

13Letters
5Syllables
6Vowels
7Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "possibility"

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 possibility regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with possibilities?

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

Is possibilities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of possibility

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

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

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