Plural of
rapidly
rapidlies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Rapidly

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
RStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Rapidlies

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
RStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "rapidly"

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 rapidly regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with rapidlies?

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

Is rapidlies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of rapidly

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

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

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