Plural of
sticky
stickies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Sticky

6Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
5Consonants
SStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Stickies

8Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "sticky"

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 sticky regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with stickies?

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

Is stickies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of sticky

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

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

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