Plural of
recently
recentlies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Recently

8Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
6Consonants
RStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Recentlies

10Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
RStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "recently"

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 recently regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with recentlies?

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

Is recentlies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of recently

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

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

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