Plural of
tear
tears
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Tear

4Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
2Consonants
TStarts
REnds

Plural Form Tears

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
TStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "tear"

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 tear" should be "Two tears."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is tear regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with tears?

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

Is tears the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of tear

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

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

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