Spelling Patterns: Plurals

Master the spelling rules for making nouns plural in British English: -s and -es, words ending in y, f and fe, and o, irregular plurals, compound nouns and borrowed words such as criteria and phenomena. Includes common mistakes and a quick checking routine.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. Where words have more than one accepted plural, check a current British English dictionary and follow your organisation’s house style.