driveways
The plural of "driveway" is driveways.
When a vowel comes before the final y, just add -s: driveways.
Meaning: a private road leading to a house (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with driveways: the driveways are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: driveways'.
How do you pronounce it?
driveway is pronounced /ˈdɹaɪvˌweɪ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Keep the y: driveways. 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 driveways are covered in snow.Singular: The driveway is covered in snow.
- Both driveways need repair.Singular: The driveway needs repair.
