Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Extra”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Extra
Extra is the singular noun form. Extras is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: More than normal or more than you need; something additional.
Why is the Plural of Extra “extras”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Extra
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: extra → extras
How to Remember the Plural of Extra
Just add -s to “extra” to make “extras”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Learners sometimes pronounce all syllables evenly (EK-STRA) instead of reducing the second syllable to schwa..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Extra
See extra and extras used in real sentences side by side.
- The hotel charged an extra fee for breakfast and parking. A2
- I always keep extra batteries in my drawer in case the others run out. A2
- The company hired extra workers during the busy summer season. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Extra
Wrong: We need extra informations for the project.
Correct: We need extra information for the project.
Information is uncountable in English; use 'information' not 'informations'.
How to Pronounce Extra and Extras
The stress is on the first syllable: EK-struh. The second syllable has a schwa sound.
Origin and Etymology of Extra
From Latin extra meaning 'on the outside of' or 'beyond'.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Extra
What is the plural of “extra”?
The plural of “extra” is “extras”.
Is “extras” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.