Plural of
stationery
stationeries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Stationery

10Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
SStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Stationeries

12Letters
4Syllables
6Vowels
6Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "stationery"

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 stationery regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with stationeries?

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

Is stationeries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of stationery

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

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

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