Plural of
setback
setbacks
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Setback

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
SStarts
KEnds

Plural Form Setbacks

8Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
6Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "setback"

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 setback" should be "Two setbacks."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is setback regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with setbacks?

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

Is setbacks the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of setback

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

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

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