Plural of
testimony
testimonies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Testimony

9Letters
4Syllables
3Vowels
6Consonants
TStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Testimonies

11Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
TStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "testimony"

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 testimony regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with testimonies?

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

Is testimonies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of testimony

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

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

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