buddies
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.
Meaning: a close friend (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with buddies: the buddies are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: buddies'.
How do you pronounce it?
buddy is pronounced /ˈbʌdi/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: buddies. The y stays only when a vowel comes before it, as in days.
Did you know?
- The y changes to ies only after a consonant. After a vowel the y stays: days, keys, boys.
Examples in context
- We have been buddies since school.Singular: He has been my buddy since school.
- He went fishing with his buddies.Singular: He went fishing with his buddy.
