libraries
The plural of "library" is libraries.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: libraries.
Meaning: a building where books are kept for people to read or borrow (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with libraries: the libraries are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: libraries'.
How do you pronounce it?
library is pronounced /ˈlaɪ.bɹi/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: libraries. 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
- The city has five libraries.Singular: The city has one library.
- Public libraries are free to use.Singular: A public library is free to use.
