Plural of
what
whats
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form What

4Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
WStarts
TEnds

Plural Form Whats

5Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
WStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "what"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two what" should be "Two whats."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is what regular or irregular?

What is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with whats?

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

Is whats the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of what

The word what follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, what becomes whats. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why what becomes whats helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

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