masjids
The plural of "masjid" is masjids.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and masjid follows this rule.
Meaning: a mosque (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with masjids: the masjids are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: masjids'.
How do you pronounce it?
masjid is pronounced /mæsd͡ʒɪd/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
masajid is the Arabic plural, which some English speakers also use.
Did you know?
- Young children learning English often say mouses and foots. They are applying the -s rule to every noun, which shows they have learned the rule itself.
Examples in context
- The city has many masjids.Singular: The city has one masjid.
- The masjids are full on Fridays.Singular: The masjid is full on Fridays.
