toys
The plural of "toy" is toys.
When a vowel comes before the final y, just add -s: toys.
Meaning: an object for a child to play with (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with toys: the toys are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: toys'.
How do you pronounce it?
toy is pronounced /tɔɪ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Keep the y: toys. Only nouns with a consonant before the y change it to ies.
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 kids put away their toys.Singular: The kids put away their toy.
- The toys are in the box.Singular: The toy is in the box.
