Plural of
precisely
preciselies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Precisely

9Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
PStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Preciselies

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "precisely"

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 precisely regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with preciselies?

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

Is preciselies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of precisely

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

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

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