Plural of
tragedy
tragedies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Tragedy

7Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
TStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Tragedies

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
TStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "tragedy"

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 tragedy regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with tragedies?

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

Is tragedies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of tragedy

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

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

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