Plural of
ugly
uglies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Ugly

4Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
UStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Uglies

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
UStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "ugly"

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 ugly regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with uglies?

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

Is uglies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of ugly

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

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

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