Plural of
wax
waxes
Regular -es Addition
📄 Regular form · -es Addition

Singular Form Wax

3Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
2Consonants
WStarts
XEnds

Plural Form Waxes

5Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
WStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "wax"

Nouns ending in -s, -x, -z, -ch, or -sh add -es to form the plural. This makes the word easier to pronounce.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -es for words ending in -s, -x, -z, -ch, -sh.

Common Mistakes

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is wax regular or irregular?

    Wax is regular. It follows the -es Addition rule.

    What verb pairs with waxes?

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

    Is waxes the same in all dialects?

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

    About the plural form of wax

    The word wax follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, wax becomes waxes. This follows the -es Addition pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

    Understanding why wax becomes waxes helps with spelling and pronunciation. Nouns ending in -s, -x, -z, -ch, or -sh add -es to form the plural. This makes the word easier to pronounce.

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