Plural of
shame
shames
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Shame

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
SStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Shames

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "shame"

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 shame" should be "Two shames."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is shame regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with shames?

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

Is shames the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of shame

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

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

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