sandwiches
The plural of "sandwich" is sandwiches.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so sandwich becomes sandwiches.
Meaning: two slices of bread with food between them (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with sandwiches: the sandwiches are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: sandwiches'.
How do you pronounce it?
sandwich is pronounced /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/. 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. sandwiches means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
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
- I made two sandwiches.Singular: I made a sandwich.
- The sandwiches are in my bag.Singular: The sandwich is in my bag.
