Plural of Zoo
The Quick Answer
The plural of "zoo" is "zoos."The Plural of Zoo
The plural of "zoo" is "zoos."- In the 1970s, zoos began making conservation their central role.
- Many of today's zoos hope to stop or slow the decline of many endangered species.
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 | lamp scythe |
add s | lamps scythes |
Noun Ending s, sh, ch, x or z | bus dress |
add es | buses dresses |
Nouns ending [consonant] o | zoo tomato |
add either s or es (There are no rules for this - you have to know.) |
zoos 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 | man louse |
some nouns undergo a vowel or letters change |
men lice |
More exceptions | salmon sheep |
some nouns do not change at all | salmon sheep |
Why Is There Confusion over the Plural of Zoo?
There is confusion because the rule for forming plurals with nouns ending in "o" isn't straightforward. Most nouns will just add an "s." For example:- "Kangaroo" becomes "kangaroos."
- "Piano" becomes "pianos."
- "Echo" becomes "echoes."
- "Torpedo" becomes "torpedoes."
- "Volcano" becomes "volcanoes" or "volcanos."
- "Halo" becomes "haloes" or "halos."
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