tornadoes
The plural of "tornado" is tornadoes.
Some nouns that end in o add -es to make the plural, and tornado is one of them.
Meaning: a violent spinning column of air (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with tornadoes: the tornadoes are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: tornadoes'.
How do you pronounce it?
tornado is pronounced /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Both tornadoes and tornados are correct. tornadoes is more common.
Did you know?
- At a school spelling bee in 1992, US Vice President Dan Quayle wrongly corrected a student's spelling of potato to potatoe. The plural potatoes has an e, but the singular does not.
Examples in context
- Two tornadoes hit the town.Singular: A tornado hit the town.
- Tornadoes are common in spring.Singular: A tornado is common in spring.
