annexes
The plural of "annex" is annexes.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so annex becomes annexes.
Meaning: an extra building or part added to a larger one (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with annexes: the annexes are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: annexes'.
How do you pronounce it?
annex is pronounced /ˈænɛks/. The plural ending sounds like /ɪz/, so the plural has one more syllable than the singular.
What mistakes should you avoid?
In British English the noun is often spelled annexe, with the plural annexes.
Did you know?
- The -es ending comes from the Old English plural ending -as, which became the standard plural in Middle English.
Examples in context
- The school has two annexes behind the main hall.Singular: The school has one annex behind the main hall.
- The annexes were built in the 1990s.Singular: The annex was built in the 1990s.
