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Pluralize

usgb/ˈplʊrəlaɪz/Volume
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Irregular PluralsPlay
Some words become plural in different ways, like 'child' to 'children'. Learn these exceptions. SlideYou would not pluralize 'mouse' by adding 's', it's 'mice'.
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Ending VariationsPlay
Words ending in 'y' or 'o' may need a change before adding 's' or 'es'. SlideTo pluralize 'baby', change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' to make 'babies'.
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Pronunciation ShiftsPlay
Pluralizing can change word stress or sound, affecting how we pronounce them. SlideWe pluralize 'analysis' to 'analyses' with a different final sound.