Plural of
vocabulary
vocabularies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Vocabulary

10Letters
5Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
VStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Vocabularies

12Letters
5Syllables
6Vowels
6Consonants
VStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "vocabulary"

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 vocabulary regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with vocabularies?

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

Is vocabularies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of vocabulary

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

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

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