Plural of
verify
verifies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Verify

6Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
VStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Verifies

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
VStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "verify"

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 verify regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with verifies?

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

Is verifies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of verify

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

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

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