diverticula
The plural of "diverticulum" is diverticula.
diverticulum comes from Latin, and like many Latin nouns ending in -um it changes the ending to -a.
Meaning: a small pouch that forms in the wall of the bowel (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with diverticula: the diverticula are. Because diverticula does not end in s, the possessive plural is diverticula's.
How do you pronounce it?
diverticulum is pronounced /ˌdɑɪ.vɜːˈtɪ.kjə.ləm/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
diverticula is the usual medical plural. diverticulums also appears.
Did you know?
- Over time, borrowed words often take a regular English plural too: forums and stadiums are now more common than fora and stadia.
Examples in context
- The scan showed several diverticula.Singular: The scan showed one diverticulum.
- Diverticula are common in older people.Singular: A diverticulum is common in older people.
