mommies
The plural of "mommy" is mommies.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: mommies.
Meaning: a child's word for mother (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with mommies: the mommies are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: mommies'.
How do you pronounce it?
mommy is pronounced /ˈmɒm.i/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: mommies. 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 mommies waited at the school gate.Singular: The mommy waited at the school gate.
- The kids ran to their mommies.Singular: The kids ran to their mommy.
