kidneys
The plural of "kidney" is kidneys.
When a vowel comes before the final y, just add -s: kidneys.
Meaning: one of two organs that clean the blood (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with kidneys: the kidneys are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: kidneys'.
How do you pronounce it?
kidney is pronounced /ˈkɪdni/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Keep the y: kidneys. 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
- Most people have two kidneys.Singular: Most people have one kidney on each side.
- The kidneys filter the blood.Singular: The kidney filters the blood.
