decoys
The plural of "decoy" is decoys.
When a vowel comes before the final y, just add -s: decoys.
Meaning: something used to trick or attract (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with decoys: the decoys are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: decoys'.
How do you pronounce it?
decoy is pronounced /ˈdiːkɔɪ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Keep the y: decoys. Only nouns with a consonant before the y change it to ies.
Did you know?
- The y changes to ies only after a consonant. After a vowel the y stays: days, keys, boys.
Examples in context
- The hunters used wooden decoys.Singular: The hunters used a wooden decoy.
- The police sent two decoys into the crowd.Singular: The police sent one decoy into the crowd.
