Plural of
society
societies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Society

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Societies

9Letters
3Syllables
5Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "society"

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 society regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with societies?

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

Is societies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of society

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

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

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