Earl Vincent

The plural of “prognosis” is prognoses. Nouns that end in -is, most of them from Greek, change the ending to -es in the plural.

The plural of “bravo” is bravos. Some nouns that end in o add only -s. bravo is one of them.

The plural of “cupful” is cupfuls. Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and cupful follows this rule.

The plural of “breast” is breasts. Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and breast follows this rule.

The plural of “buddy” is buddies. When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: buddies.

The plural of “species” is species. species is one of the English nouns that have the same form in the singular and the plural.

The plural of “toy” is toys. When a vowel comes before the final y, just add -s: toys.

The plural of “mantis” is mantises. Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so mantis becomes mantises.

The plural of “pharaoh” is pharaohs. Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and pharaoh follows this rule.

The plural of “umbrella” is umbrellas. Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and umbrella follows this rule.