Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Average”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Average
Average is the singular noun form. Averages is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Ordinary or typical; neither very good nor very bad; in the middle.
Why is the Plural of Average “averages”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Average
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: average → averages
How to Remember the Plural of Average
Just add -s to “average” to make “averages”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Final syllable sometimes ij (average) instead of schwa-j; first syllable sometimes unstressed..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Average
See average and averages used in real sentences side by side.
- The average temperature in summer is around 25 degrees Celsius. A1
- That restaurant serves average food at high prices, so I prefer to eat elsewhere. A2
- The average lifespan has increased significantly due to improvements in healthcare. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Average
Wrong: His English skills are average.
Correct: His English skills are at an average level.
When average is an adjective before a noun (average student), no article is needed. But after is (predicate position), use at an average level or simply use as a noun: average is acceptable but at an average level is more explicit.
Wrong: The average of these scores are 85.
Correct: The average of these scores is 85.
Average used as a noun (the average = singular concept) takes is, not are. One result (the average) requires singular verb.
How to Pronounce Average and Averages
Three syllables: AV-er-ij. Stress the first syllable. Middle syllable sometimes reduced.
Origin and Etymology of Average
From Arabic avaria (damage to merchandise) - through Italian and Old French; maritime term.
Cultural note: Average is key in education: average grades and average performance metrics shape social comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Average
What is the plural of “average”?
The plural of “average” is “averages”.
Is “averages” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.