Plural of
rotary
rotaries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Rotary

6Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
RStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Rotaries

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
RStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "rotary"

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 rotary regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with rotaries?

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

Is rotaries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of rotary

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

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

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