congresses
The plural of "congress" is congresses.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so congress becomes congresses.
Meaning: a formal meeting of representatives (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with congresses: the congresses are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: congresses'.
How do you pronounce it?
congress is pronounced /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/. 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. congresses 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
- The union holds congresses every two years.Singular: The union holds a congress every two years.
- Two medical congresses take place in Paris this year.Singular: Two A medical congress takes place in Paris this year.
