cemeteries
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.
Meaning: a place where dead people are buried (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with cemeteries: the cemeteries are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: cemeteries'.
How do you pronounce it?
cemetery is pronounced /ˈsɛm.ɪˌtɹi/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: cemeteries. 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
- The town has two old cemeteries.Singular: The town has one old cemetery.
- Some cemeteries offer guided tours.Singular: Some A cemetery offers guided tours.
