Plural of
rough-house
rough-houses
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Rough-house

11Letters
2Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
RStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Rough-houses

12Letters
3Syllables
5Vowels
7Consonants
RStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "rough-house"

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 rough-house" should be "Two rough-houses."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is rough-house regular or irregular?

Rough-house is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with rough-houses?

Use plural verbs: "The rough-houses are ready" (not "is ready").

Is rough-houses the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural rough-houses is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of rough-house

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

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

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