classes
The plural of "class" is classes.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so class becomes classes.
Meaning: a group of students taught together, or a lesson (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with classes: the classes are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: classes'.
How do you pronounce it?
class is pronounced /klɑːs/. The plural ending sounds like /ɪz/, so the plural has one more syllable than the singular.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. classes means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- The e in -es makes the plural easier to say after a hissing sound. It adds a syllable: box has one syllable and boxes has two.
Examples in context
- I have three classes today.Singular: I have one class today.
- The classes start at nine.Singular: The class starts at nine.
