Plural of
tribe
tribes
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Tribe

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
TStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Tribes

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
TStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "tribe"

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 tribe" should be "Two tribes."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is tribe regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with tribes?

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

Is tribes the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of tribe

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

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

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