Plural of
widely
widelies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Widely

6Letters
3Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
WStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Widelies

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
WStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "widely"

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 widely regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with widelies?

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

Is widelies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of widely

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

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

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