List of Awkward Plurals and Irregular Plurals

by Craig Shrives

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Journey
Jury

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

Quay

R

S

T

U

Umbrella

V

W

X

Y

Yeti

Z

Zoo
Zucchini

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