crutches
The plural of "crutch" is crutches.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so crutch becomes crutches.
Meaning: a stick that supports a person who has trouble walking (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with crutches: the crutches are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: crutches'.
How do you pronounce it?
crutch is pronounced /ˈkɹʌt͡ʃ/. 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. crutches 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
- He walked on crutches for six weeks.Singular: He walked on a crutch for six weeks.
- The crutches are by the door.Singular: The crutch is by the door.
