Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Album”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Album
Album is the singular noun form. Albums is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A collection of songs by one artist or band released together as one product.
Why is the Plural of Album “albums”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Album
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: album → albums
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Album
Just add -s to “album” to make “albums”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Sometimes pronounced with stress on second syllable (al-BUM); primary stress belongs on first syllable (AL-bum)..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Album
See album and albums used in real sentences side by side.
- She released her debut album last year. B1
- The Beatles' album 'Abbey Road' is considered one of the greatest in music history. B2
- He collects vinyl albums from the 1970s. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Album
Wrong: I have bought many albums in last year.
Correct: I have bought many albums in the last year.
Article placement: 'the last year' (not 'last year') when referring to a specific past year.
How to Pronounce Album and Albums
Two syllables: AL-bum. The stress falls on the first syllable, and the 'a' sounds like in 'cat'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Album
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Album
From Latin "album" meaning blank tablet; musicians adopted the term for recorded music collections in the 20th century.
Cultural note: Albums can be concept albums (telling a story), live albums (recorded performances), or compilations of existing songs.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Album
What is the plural of “album”?
The plural of “album” is “albums”.
Is “albums” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.