kisses
The plural of "kiss" is kisses.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so kiss becomes kisses.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with kisses: the kisses are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: kisses'.
How do you pronounce it?
kiss is pronounced /kɪs/. The plural ending sounds like /ɪz/, so the plural has one more syllable than the singular.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. kisses means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- The -es ending comes from the Old English plural ending -as, which became the standard plural in Middle English.
Examples in context
- She gave him three kisses.Singular: She gave him a kiss.
- Send my kisses to the children.Singular: Send my kiss to the children.
