crucifixes
The plural of "crucifix" is crucifixes.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so crucifix becomes crucifixes.
Meaning: a cross with a figure of Jesus on it (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with crucifixes: the crucifixes are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: crucifixes'.
How do you pronounce it?
crucifix is pronounced /ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/. 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. crucifixes 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 church has two old crucifixes.Singular: The church has one old crucifix.
- Wooden crucifixes hang on the wall.Singular: A wooden crucifix hangs on the wall.
