rubies
The plural of "ruby" is rubies.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: rubies.
Meaning: a red precious stone (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with rubies: the rubies are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: rubies'.
How do you pronounce it?
ruby is pronounced /ˈɹuː.bi/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: rubies. 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 crown is decorated with rubies.Singular: The crown is decorated with a ruby.
- The rubies shine in the light.Singular: The ruby shines in the light.
