bullies
The plural of "bully" is bullies.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: bullies.
Meaning: a person who hurts or frightens weaker people (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with bullies: the bullies are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: bullies'.
How do you pronounce it?
bully is pronounced /ˈbʊli/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: bullies. The y stays only when a vowel comes before it, as in days.
Did you know?
- Family names keep their y in the plural: the Kennedys, not the Kennedies.
Examples in context
- The school is taking action against bullies.Singular: The school is taking action against a bully.
- Bullies often pick on quiet children.Singular: A bully often picks on quiet children.
