Plural of
tell
tells
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Tell

4Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
TStarts
LEnds

Plural Form Tells

5Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
TStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "tell"

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 tell" should be "Two tells."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is tell regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with tells?

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

Is tells the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of tell

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

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

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