shelves
The plural of "shelf" is shelves.
Some nouns that end in f change the f to v and add -es: shelf becomes shelves.
Meaning: a flat board fixed to a wall for holding things (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with shelves: the shelves are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: shelves'.
How do you pronounce it?
shelf is pronounced /ʃɛlf/. The plural ending sounds like /vz/.
Did you know?
- Not every f turns into v: roofs, chiefs and beliefs keep the f.
Examples in context
- Put the books on the shelves.Singular: Put the books on the shelf.
- The shelves are full.Singular: The shelf is full.
