Plural of
slavery
slaveries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Slavery

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
SStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Slaveries

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "slavery"

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 slavery regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with slaveries?

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

Is slaveries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of slavery

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

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

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