pries
The plural of "pry" is pries.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: pries.
Meaning: a tool for lifting or opening something (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with pries: the pries are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: pries'.
How do you pronounce it?
pry is pronounced /pɹaɪ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: pries. The y stays only when a vowel comes before it, as in days.
Did you know?
- The y changes to ies only after a consonant. After a vowel the y stays: days, keys, boys.
Examples in context
- The pries are in the toolbox.Singular: The pry is in the toolbox.
- He used two small pries to open the crate.Singular: He used a small pry to open the crate.
