knives
The plural of "knife" is knives.
Some nouns that end in fe change the f to v and add -s: knife becomes knives.
Meaning: a tool with a blade for cutting (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with knives: the knives are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: knives'.
How do you pronounce it?
knife is pronounced /ˈnaɪ̯f/. The plural ending sounds like /vz/.
Did you know?
- The v in plurals like wolves and leaves goes back to Old English, where an f between two vowels was pronounced like v.
Examples in context
- Put the knives in the drawer.Singular: Put the knife in the drawer.
- These knives are very sharp.Singular: This knife is very sharp.
