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Dictionary-enhanced plural guide

What is the Plural of “Write”?

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

SingularwritePluralwrites
Rule: regularIPA: /raɪt/

Singular and Plural Form of Write

Write is the singular noun form. Writes is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: To put words or letters on paper using a pen or to compose text on a computer

Why is the Plural of Write “writes”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Write

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: write → writes

How to Remember the Plural of Write

Just add -s to “write” to make “writes”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

A common slip-up: Some may say /rɪt/ or add extra syllables.

Singular vs Plural Examples with Write

See write and writes used in real sentences side by side.

  • I write my name on the paper. A1
  • She writes three emails every morning. A2
  • Authors write novels and publish them with publishers. B1

Common Plural Mistakes with Write

Wrong: She writes a letter yesterday.

Correct: She wrote a letter yesterday.

Past time requires past tense 'wrote', not present tense 'writes'

How to Pronounce Write and Writes

Rhymes with 'kite' and 'light'. The 'w' is always pronounced; not silent.

Origin and Etymology of Write

Old English writan; originally meant to scratch or score, later to inscribe words

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Write

What is the plural of “write”?

The plural of “write” is “writes”.

Is “writes” regular or irregular?

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

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