Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Knowledge”?
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 Knowledge
Knowledge is the singular noun form. Knowledge is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Information and understanding that someone has learned or knows about something.
Why is the Plural of Knowledge “knowledge”?
The Uncountable Plural Rule for Knowledge
This noun is uncountable and does not have a plural form.
Plural pattern: uncountable.
How to Remember the Plural of Knowledge
“knowledge” is uncountable: it stays the same in singular and plural and takes a singular verb. Use a quantifier like “a piece of knowledge” when you need to count it.
A common slip-up: Sometimes pronounced with stress on second syllable; should stress the first: KNOWL-edge not knowl-EDGE..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Knowledge
See knowledge and knowledge used in real sentences side by side.
- Her knowledge of history is impressive. A2
- We need more knowledge to solve this complex problem. B1
- The scientist shared her knowledge with younger researchers at the conference. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Knowledge
Wrong: She has many knowledges about science.
Correct: She has extensive knowledge about science.
Knowledge is uncountable; use singular 'knowledge' not plural 'knowledges'.
Wrong: The knowledge are important for students.
Correct: Knowledge is important for students.
Uncountable noun 'knowledge' takes singular verb 'is', not plural 'are'.
How to Pronounce Knowledge and Knowledge
Two syllables: KNOWL-edge. First syllable has /ɑ/ like 'ah', second syllable has schwa /ɪdʒ/ sound. Stress on first syllable.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Knowledge
These nouns follow the same uncountable rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Water that has frozen solid because of cold temperature.
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Animal flesh that people eat for protein.
Origin and Etymology of Knowledge
From Middle English 'knowliche', from Old English 'cnaw' + suffix '-lache'; related to know and acknowledge.
Cultural note: Used extensively in academic and professional contexts. Phrases: 'base of knowledge', 'knowledge is power', 'to the best of my knowledge', 'body of knowledge'.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Knowledge
What is the plural of “knowledge”?
The plural of “knowledge” is “knowledge”.
Is “knowledge” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as uncountable based on the available plural data.