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How do you pluralize a noun ending in y please give an example?
Most nouns ending in -y like "company" are made plural by replacing the -y with -ies, thus "companies".
What is the rule for forming plurals for nouns ending in y?
You have to change the y to an I and add the es
How do nouns ending in Y preceded by a vowel form?
Most nouns ending in -y preceded by a vowel are made plural by just adding an -s to the end of the word, for example: day to days; alley to alleys; boy to boys; guy to guys; etc. Nouns ending in -y preceded by a consonant, take out the -y and add -ies for example: candy to candies; duty to duties; baby to babies; etc.
How many nouns ending in Y preceded by vowel?
Examples of nouns ending in -y that is preceded by a vowel:alleyboycaychimneydaydonkeyessayjoykeymonkeyplaytoyturkeyvalleyway
Does nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form their plurals by adding s?
Yes, nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form their plurals by adding s. For example, "essay" becomes "essays" and "donkey" becomes "donkeys."
What are some examples of singular nouns ending in y?
Examples of singular noun ending in Y are:agonyalleyarterybellybodyboybrandybunnycanarycandydairydaydiaryfairyfillyfollyfortygallerygravygrayhayironyjoykeyladymoneynationalityospreypartyplayquayraystorytraytreasuryusuryvalley
Nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form the plural by adding s to the singular?
Yes, that is correct. The general rule is that nouns ending in a vowel followed by "y" form their plurals by simply adding an "s" to the singular form. For example, "valley" becomes "valleys" in the plural form.
Do nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form their plurals by adding s?
yes, such as: way-->ways valley-->valleys decoy-->decoys guy-->guys
How do you form the plural of proper nouns that end in y?
Add an 's' to form the plural of proper nouns ending in 'y'. For example:Kennedy > the KennedysMary > two MarysHarry > two HarrysJelly Belly > a handful of Jelly Bellys
How do you know when to change a word to either have an 'ies' ending or 'y' ending?
The basic rule is for nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant, the plural is formed by dripping the 'y' and 'ies'. For nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a vowel, the plural is formed by adding 's' only. Why this came about, I do not know. Perhaps a question for the category 'word origins'.Some examples for nouns that drop the Y and add IES for plurals are:babiesdaisiesladiesstoriesdairiesfairiespartiescountriesSome examples for nouns that do not drop the Y for plurals:alleysboyschimneysdaysessaysjoyskeysmonkeys
What are some 8 letter nouns ending in y?
Assembly Luminary Adversary
What is plural from of sky?
The plural form of "sky" is "skies." This is formed by changing the "y" to "ies," following the rule for nouns ending in a consonant plus "y." For example, one sky becomes two skies.
