Plural of
worry
worries
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Worry

5Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
WStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Worries

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
WStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "worry"

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 worry regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with worries?

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

Is worries the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of worry

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

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

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