Plural of
ready
readies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Ready

5Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
RStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Readies

7Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
3Consonants
RStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "ready"

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 ready regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with readies?

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

Is readies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of ready

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

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

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