Plural of
vary
varies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Vary

4Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
VStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Varies

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
VStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "vary"

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 vary regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with varies?

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

Is varies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of vary

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

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

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