wrenches
The plural of "wrench" is wrenches.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so wrench becomes wrenches.
Meaning: a tool for turning nuts and bolts (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with wrenches: the wrenches are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: wrenches'.
How do you pronounce it?
wrench is pronounced /ˈɹɛnt͡ʃ/. The plural ending sounds like /ɪz/, so the plural has one more syllable than the singular.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. wrenches means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- The e in -es makes the plural easier to say after a hissing sound. It adds a syllable: box has one syllable and boxes has two.
Examples in context
- Hand me the wrenches.Singular: Hand me the wrench.
- The wrenches are in the toolbox.Singular: The wrench is in the toolbox.
