Plural of
responsibility
responsibilities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Responsibility

14Letters
6Syllables
5Vowels
9Consonants
RStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Responsibilities

16Letters
6Syllables
7Vowels
9Consonants
RStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "responsibility"

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 responsibility regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with responsibilities?

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

Is responsibilities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of responsibility

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

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

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