Plural of Mouse
The Quick Answer
The plural of "mouse" is "mice." The plural of "computer mouse" is "computer mice" or "computer mouses."The Plural of Mouse
The plural of "mouse" is "mice."- Domestic mice sold as pets often differ substantially in size from the common house mouse.
- Mice and rats have the same organs in the same places, with the difference of size.
Be aware that the plural of "computer mouse" can be "computer mice" or "computer mouses," but "computer mice" is far more popular (evidence).
Table of Contents
- Are You Good at Plurals?
- The Standard Rules for Forming the Plurals
- Why Is There Confusion over the Plural of Mouse?
- Ready for the Test?
Are You Good at Plurals?
Here's a quick test.The Standard Rules for Forming the Plurals
The table below shows the standard rules for forming the plurals of nouns in English.Type | Example of Type | Forming the Plural | Plural |
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Most Nouns | cat scythe |
add s | cats scythes |
Noun Ending s, sh, ch, x or z | bus dress |
add es | buses dresses |
Nouns ending [consonant] o | mango zero tomato |
add either s or es (There are no rules for this - you have to know.) |
mangoes or mangos zeros tomatoes |
Nouns ending [vowel] o | patio ratio |
add s | patios ratios |
Nouns ending [consonant] y | story penny |
change the y to an i and add es | stories pennies |
Nouns ending [vowel] y | storey () donkey |
add s | storeys donkeys |
Nouns ending f or fe | dwarf knife |
ves and/or s (There are no rules - you have to know.) |
dwarfs knives |
Exceptions | mouse louse |
some nouns undergo a vowel or letters change |
mice lice |
More exceptions | salmon sheep |
some nouns do not change at all | salmon sheep |
Why Is There Confusion over the Plural of Mouse?
There is confusion because some nouns become different words when they're made plural (usually due to a letter change). There are no easy ways to remember these plurals. They have to be memorized.Learning Resources
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