Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Apprentice”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Apprentice
Apprentice is the singular noun form. Apprentices is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A person who is learning a job or skill by working under the guidance of an experienced worker. Apprentices learn by doing the work and getting trained.
Why is the Plural of Apprentice “apprentices”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Apprentice
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: apprentice → apprentices
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Apprentice
Just add -s to “apprentice” to make “apprentices”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Some speakers mispronounce it as 'app-REN-tice' with stress on the first syllable, or say 'app-PREN-tis' without the full schwa sound at the beginning..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Apprentice
See apprentice and apprentices used in real sentences side by side.
- The apprentice learns carpentry skills by working alongside a master craftsman. B2
- Many countries have apprenticeship programs where young people earn wages while learning a trade. B2
- As an apprentice electrician, she studied electrical theory and gained practical experience on job sites. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Apprentice
Wrong: The apprentices are very experience.
Correct: The apprentices are gaining experience.
'Experience' is typically a noun; use 'gaining experience' or 'experienced' (adjective) for this context, not 'very experience' (which is not grammatical).
How to Pronounce Apprentice and Apprentices
Stress the second syllable: uh-PREN-tis. The first syllable is unstressed (schwa), and the 'tis' at the end sounds like 'tiss' not 'tiz'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Apprentice
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Apprentice
From Old French 'apprentis', derived from 'apprendre' (to learn); originally referred to someone bound by contract to learn a trade over several years.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Apprentice
What is the plural of “apprentice”?
The plural of “apprentice” is “apprentices”.
Is “apprentices” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.