pouches
The plural of "pouch" is pouches.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so pouch becomes pouches.
Meaning: a small bag, or a pocket of skin on an animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with pouches: the pouches are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: pouches'.
How do you pronounce it?
pouch is pronounced /paʊt͡ʃ/. 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. pouches means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- The -es ending comes from the Old English plural ending -as, which became the standard plural in Middle English.
Examples in context
- Kangaroos carry their young in pouches.Singular: A kangaroo carries their young in a pouch.
- She keeps her coins in two leather pouches.Singular: She keeps her coins in a leather pouch.
