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.
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.