pelvises
The plural of "pelvis" is pelvises.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so pelvis becomes pelvises.
Meaning: the bowl-shaped bones at the base of the spine (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with pelvises: the pelvises are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: pelvises'.
How do you pronounce it?
pelvis is pronounced /ˈpɛlvɪs/. The plural ending sounds like /ɪz/, so the plural has one more syllable than the singular.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Both pelvises and the Latin pelves are correct.
Did you know?
- The e in -es makes the plural easier to say after a hissing sound. It adds a syllable: box has one syllable and boxes has two.
Examples in context
- The doctor compared the two pelvises on the X-rays.Singular: The doctor examined the pelvis on the X-rays.
- Their pelvises are wide.Singular: Its pelvis is wide.
