cuckoos
The plural of "cuckoo" is cuckoos.
Some nouns that end in o add only -s. cuckoo is one of them.
Meaning: a bird known for its two-note call (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with cuckoos: the cuckoos are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: cuckoos'.
How do you pronounce it?
cuckoo is pronounced /ˈkʊkuː/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
Did you know?
- At a school spelling bee in 1992, US Vice President Dan Quayle wrongly corrected a student's spelling of potato to potatoe. The plural potatoes has an e, but the singular does not.
Examples in context
- Two cuckoos were calling in the woods.Singular: One cuckoo was calling in the woods.
- Cuckoos lay eggs in other birds' nests.Singular: A cuckoo lays eggs in other birds' nests.
