lilies
The plural of "lily" is lilies.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: lilies.
Meaning: a tall flower with large bell-shaped petals (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with lilies: the lilies are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: lilies'.
How do you pronounce it?
lily is pronounced /ˈlɪli/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: lilies. The y stays only when a vowel comes before it, as in days.
Did you know?
- The y changes to ies only after a consonant. After a vowel the y stays: days, keys, boys.
Examples in context
- She bought white lilies.Singular: She bought a white lily.
- The lilies smell sweet.Singular: The lily smells sweet.
