massages
The plural of "massage" is massages.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and massage follows this rule.
Meaning: rubbing the body to relax the muscles (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with massages: the massages are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: massages'.
How do you pronounce it?
massage is pronounced /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/. 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. massages means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- Only a handful of English nouns still form the plural without -s, among them men, feet, teeth and children.
Examples in context
- She booked two massages.Singular: She booked a massage.
- Massages help with back pain.Singular: A massage helps with back pain.
