warranties
The plural of "warranty" is warranties.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: warranties.
Meaning: a written promise to repair a product (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with warranties: the warranties are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: warranties'.
How do you pronounce it?
warranty is pronounced /ˈwɒɹ.ən.ti/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: warranties. 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
- Both warranties last two years.Singular: The warranty lasts two years.
- Extended warranties cost extra.Singular: An extended warranty costs extra.
