The Plural Form of Mouth: How to write it
Introduction
Mouth is a noun that we use every day, but when we need to write it in its plural form, some people may have difficulties. In this article, we will explore the rules and exceptions to write the plural of mouth correctly.
The Rules to Write the Plural of Mouth
The general rule to write the plural form of a singular noun is to add an \"s\" at the end of the word. In the case of \"mouth,\" adding an \"s\" at the end will result in \"mouths.\"
However, some nouns that end in \"f\" or \"fe\" have particular spelling changes when forming their plural. To write the plural form of \"mouth\" correctly, we need to check if it follows this rule.
If the word ends with \"f,\" we replace the \"f\" with a \"v\" and add an \"es\" at the end. In this case, we get \"mouths\" because \"mouth\" does not end in \"f\" or \"fe.\"
Exceptions to the Rules
There are always exceptions to the rules, and \"mouth\" is not an exception. When a word ends with \"y\" preceded by a consonant, we change the \"y\" to \"i\" and add \"es\" to form the plural. This rule applies to \"mouth\" since we have \"mouth\" changing to \"mouths.\"
It is worth noting that some words in English have the same singular and plural forms. For instance, \"deer,\" \"sheep,\" and \"fish\" use the same word both in the singular and plural forms. However, this is not the case with the word mouth.
Conclusion
In summary, writing the plural form of mouth is a matter of following the general rules of adding \"s\" at the end. We need to be careful with words that alter the spelling due to particular cases such as \"y\" preceded by a consonant or \"f\" or \"fe.\" Thus, we should always check our writing for any spelling errors to avoid confusion.
References:
- Oxford English Dictionary
- Grammarly Blog
