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What is the Plural of “Terrible”?

This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.

SingularterriblePluralterribles
Rule: regularIPA: /ˈtɛrəbəl/

Singular and Plural Form of Terrible

Terrible is the singular noun form. Terribles is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: Very bad or causing fear or worry.

Why is the Plural of Terrible “terribles”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Terrible

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: terrible → terribles

How to Remember the Plural of Terrible

Just add -s to “terrible” to make “terribles”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

Singular vs Plural Examples with Terrible

See terrible and terribles used in real sentences side by side.

  • The food at that restaurant was terrible. A2
  • She had a terrible accident that left her in hospital. A2
  • The terrible consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. B1

Common Plural Mistakes with Terrible

Wrong: This is a terrible of weather.

Correct: This is terrible weather.

Adjective does not use 'of'; place before noun directly.

How to Pronounce Terrible and Terribles

Stress on first syllable: TER-uh-bul. The middle 'a' is the schwa sound.

Origin and Etymology of Terrible

From Latin 'terribilis' meaning causing dread or fear.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Terrible

What is the plural of “terrible”?

The plural of “terrible” is “terribles”.

Is “terribles” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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