dynasties
The plural of "dynasty" is dynasties.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: dynasties.
Meaning: a series of rulers from the same family (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with dynasties: the dynasties are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: dynasties'.
How do you pronounce it?
dynasty is pronounced /ˈdɪnəsti/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: dynasties. The y stays only when a vowel comes before it, as in days.
Did you know?
- Family names keep their y in the plural: the Kennedys, not the Kennedies.
Examples in context
- China was ruled by many dynasties.Singular: China was ruled by one dynasty.
- The two dynasties fought for centuries.Singular: The dynasty fought for centuries.
