Plural

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

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

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

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

The plural of “James” is Jameses.

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

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

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

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

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