Plural of
sorry
sorries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Sorry

5Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Sorries

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "sorry"

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 sorry regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with sorries?

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

Is sorries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of sorry

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

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

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