Plural of
suffering
sufferings
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Suffering

9Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
SStarts
GEnds

Plural Form Sufferings

10Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
7Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "suffering"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two suffering" should be "Two sufferings."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is suffering regular or irregular?

Suffering is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with sufferings?

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

Is sufferings the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of suffering

The word suffering follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, suffering becomes sufferings. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why suffering becomes sufferings helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

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