Plural of
stir-fry
stir-fries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Stir-fry

8Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
7Consonants
SStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Stir-fries

10Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
7Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "stir-fry"

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 stir-fry regular or irregular?

Stir-fry is regular. It follows the -ies Conversion rule.

What verb pairs with stir-fries?

Use plural verbs: "The stir-fries are ready" (not "is ready").

Is stir-fries the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural stir-fries is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of stir-fry

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

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

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