Plural of
steady
steadies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Steady

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Steadies

8Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "steady"

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 steady regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with steadies?

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

Is steadies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of steady

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

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

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