cockroaches
The plural of "cockroach" is cockroaches.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so cockroach becomes cockroaches.
Meaning: a brown or black insect often found in kitchens (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with cockroaches: the cockroaches are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: cockroaches'.
How do you pronounce it?
cockroach is pronounced /ˈkɑkɹoʊt͡ʃ/. 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. cockroaches means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- The -es ending comes from the Old English plural ending -as, which became the standard plural in Middle English.
Examples in context
- We found cockroaches behind the fridge.Singular: We found a cockroach behind the fridge.
- Cockroaches can live for weeks without food.Singular: A cockroach can live for weeks without food.
