Plural of
try
tries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Try

3Letters
1Syllables
0Vowels
3Consonants
TStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Tries

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
TStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "try"

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 try regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with tries?

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

Is tries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of try

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

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

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