Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Alligator”?
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 Alligator
Alligator is the singular noun form. Alligators is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A big crocodile-like animal with a U-shaped snout that lives in swamps and rivers.
Why is the Plural of Alligator “alligators”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Alligator
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: alligator → alligators
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Alligator
Just add -s to “alligator” to make “alligators”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Alligator
See alligator and alligators used in real sentences side by side.
- The alligator sunbathed on the riverbank. A2
- Florida has many alligators in its swamps. A2
- Never approach an alligator in the wild. B1
How to Pronounce Alligator and Alligators
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/ – Four syllables. First syllable rhymes with 'pal'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Alligator
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Alligator
From Spanish 'el lagarto' (the lizard).
Cultural note: Alligators are iconic to Florida swamps and are protected by law in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Alligator
What is the plural of “alligator”?
The plural of “alligator” is “alligators”.
Is “alligators” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.