Plural of
registry
registries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Registry

8Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
6Consonants
RStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Registries

10Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
RStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "registry"

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 registry regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with registries?

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

Is registries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of registry

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

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

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