Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Initially”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Initially
Initially is the singular noun form. Initiallies is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: At the start or beginning; in the first place or at first.
Why is the Plural of Initially “initiallies”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Initially
When a word ends in consonant + y, change the y to -ies. Example: initially → initiallies
How to Remember the Plural of Initially
Just add -s to “initially” to make “initiallies”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Sometimes mispronounced as three syllables /ɪˈnɪʃli/ without the schwa; include the vowel sound..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Initially
See initially and initiallies used in real sentences side by side.
- Initially, I was nervous about speaking in public. B1
- The team initially planned to finish by Friday. B1
- Initially, the research seemed promising, but later results contradicted the findings. B2
How to Pronounce Initially and Initiallies
Stress on first syllable /ɪ/. Four syllables: i-NISH-uh-lee. The final syllable has a schwa vowel /li/.
Origin and Etymology of Initially
Adverbial form of 'initial', from Latin 'initium' (beginning) with -ly suffix.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Initially
What is the plural of “initially”?
The plural of “initially” is “initiallies”.
Is “initiallies” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.