Plural of
readily
readilies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Readily

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
RStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Readilies

9Letters
3Syllables
5Vowels
4Consonants
RStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "readily"

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 readily regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with readilies?

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

Is readilies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of readily

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

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

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