Plural of
prescribe
prescribes
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Prescribe

9Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
PStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Prescribes

10Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
7Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "prescribe"

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 prescribe" should be "Two prescribes."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is prescribe regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with prescribes?

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

Is prescribes the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of prescribe

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

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

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