Plural of
supply
supplies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Supply

6Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
5Consonants
SStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Supplies

8Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
SStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "supply"

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 supply regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with supplies?

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

Is supplies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of supply

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

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

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