pens
The plural of "pen" is pens.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and pen follows this rule.
Meaning: a tool for writing with ink (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with pens: the pens are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: pens'.
How do you pronounce it?
pen is pronounced /pɛn/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. pens means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- The spoken plural ending has three sounds: /s/ after sounds like p, t and k, /ɪz/ after hissing sounds like s and ch and /z/ everywhere else.
Examples in context
- Can I borrow your pens?Singular: Can I borrow your pen?
- The pens are in the drawer.Singular: The pen is in the drawer.
