Plural of
cost
costs
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Cost

4Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
CStarts
TEnds

Plural Form Costs

5Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
CStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "cost"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two cost" should be "Two costs."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is cost regular or irregular?

Cost is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with costs?

Use plural verbs: "The costs are ready" (not "is ready").

Is costs the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural costs is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of cost

The word cost follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, cost becomes costs. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why cost becomes costs helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

When using costs in writing, remember that it functions as a plural noun in sentences. It pairs with plural verbs and pronouns. For example: "The costs are ready" (not "is ready"). This subject-verb agreement is essential for grammatical correctness.