tries
The plural of "try" is tries.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: tries.
Meaning: an attempt, or a score in rugby (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with tries: the tries are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: tries'.
How do you pronounce it?
try is pronounced /tɹaɪ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: tries. The y stays only when a vowel comes before it, as in days.
Did you know?
- The y changes to ies only after a consonant. After a vowel the y stays: days, keys, boys.
Examples in context
- It took me three tries to pass the test.Singular: It took me one try to pass the test.
- The team scored four tries.Singular: The team scored one try.
