cowboys
The plural of "cowboy" is cowboys.
When a vowel comes before the final y, just add -s: cowboys.
Meaning: a man who looks after cattle on horseback (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with cowboys: the cowboys are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: cowboys'.
How do you pronounce it?
cowboy is pronounced /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Keep the y: cowboys. Only nouns with a consonant before the y change it to ies.
Did you know?
- Family names keep their y in the plural: the Kennedys, not the Kennedies.
Examples in context
- The cowboys rode into town.Singular: The cowboy rode into town.
- Old films are full of cowboys.Singular: Old films are full of cowboy.
