hippos
The plural of "hippo" is hippos.
Some nouns that end in o add only -s. hippo is one of them.
Meaning: a hippopotamus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with hippos: the hippos are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: hippos'.
How do you pronounce it?
hippo is pronounced /ˈhɪpəʊ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
The full word hippopotamus has two plurals: hippopotamuses and hippopotami.
Did you know?
- There is no simple rule for nouns ending in o. Musical words from Italian, such as pianos, solos and sopranos, take only -s.
Examples in context
- We saw hippos in the river.Singular: We saw a hippo in the river.
- The hippos are sleeping in the water.Singular: The hippo is sleeping in the water.
