Plural of
who
whoes
Regular -es Addition
📄 Regular form · -es Addition

Singular Form Who

3Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
2Consonants
WStarts
OEnds

Plural Form Whoes

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
WStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "who"

Most nouns ending in -o add -es to form the plural (with some exceptions like photo/photos).

Grammar Tips

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

Common Mistakes

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is who regular or irregular?

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

    What verb pairs with whoes?

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

    Is whoes the same in all dialects?

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

    About the plural form of who

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

    Understanding why who becomes whoes helps with spelling and pronunciation. Most nouns ending in -o add -es to form the plural (with some exceptions like photo/photos).

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