Plural of
viability
viabilities
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Viability

9Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
VStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Viabilities

11Letters
4Syllables
6Vowels
5Consonants
VStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "viability"

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 viability regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with viabilities?

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

Is viabilities the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of viability

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

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

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