Plural

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

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 “simile” is similes. Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and simile follows this rule.

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

The plural of “tomato” is tomatoes. Some nouns that end in o add -es to make the plural, and tomato is one of them.

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

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

The plural of “meniscus” is menisci. meniscus comes from Latin, and like many Latin nouns ending in -us it changes the ending to -i.

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