Plural of
wive
wives
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Wive

4Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
2Consonants
WStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Wives

5Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
WStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "wive"

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 wive" should be "Two wives."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is wive regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with wives?

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

Is wives the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of wive

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

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

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