Plural of
roommate
roommates
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Roommate

8Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
RStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Roommates

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
RStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "roommate"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two roommate" should be "Two roommates."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is roommate regular or irregular?

Roommate is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with roommates?

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

Is roommates the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of roommate

The word roommate follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, roommate becomes roommates. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why roommate becomes roommates helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

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