Plural of Baby
The Quick Answer
The plural of "baby" is "babies."The Plural of Baby
The plural of "baby" is "babies."- Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer. (Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger)
- God looks out for fools and babies. (Singer Meshell Ndegeocello)
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 | hero zero tomato |
add either s or es (There are no rules for this - you have to know.) |
heroes zeros tomatoes |
Nouns ending [vowel] o | patio ratio |
add s | patios ratios |
Nouns ending [consonant] y | story baby |
change the y to an i and add es | stories babies |
Nouns ending [vowel] y | valley chimney |
add s | valleys chimneys |
Nouns ending f or fe | dwarf hoof |
ves and/or s (There are no rules - you have to know.) |
dwarfs hooves or hoofs |
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 Baby?
"Babies" is the only way to make the noun "baby" plural.Confusion arises because a noun that ends [vowel] + "y" (e.g., "donkey") forms its plural by adding just "s" (e.g., "donkeys").
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