Plural of
pretty
pretties
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Pretty

6Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
5Consonants
PStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Pretties

8Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
PStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "pretty"

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 pretty regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with pretties?

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

Is pretties the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of pretty

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

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

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