Plural of
savory
savories
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Savory

6Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Savories

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "savory"

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 savory regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with savories?

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

Is savories the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of savory

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

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

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