calves
The plural of "calf" is calves.
Some nouns that end in f change the f to v and add -es: calf becomes calves.
Meaning: a young cow, or the back of the leg below the knee (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with calves: the calves are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: calves'.
How do you pronounce it?
calf is pronounced /kɑːf/. The plural ending sounds like /vz/.
Did you know?
- Not every f turns into v: roofs, chiefs and beliefs keep the f.
Examples in context
- The cow had two calves this spring.Singular: The cow had one calf this spring.
- My calves hurt after the run.Singular: My calf hurts after the run.
