Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Analysis”?
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 Analysis
Analysis is the singular noun form. Analyses is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Examining something carefully by looking at its different parts to understand how it works or what it means.
Why is the Plural of Analysis “analyses”?
The Irregular Plural Rule for Analysis
This noun has an irregular plural form that does not follow standard English pluralization rules. Irregular form from corpus
Plural pattern: irregular.
How to Remember the Plural of Analysis
“analysis” → “analyses” is an irregular plural — there is no rule, so memorise the pair as a whole. Try writing it in 3 sentences today.
A common slip-up: Often mispronounced as 'an-uh-LISS' with stress on last syllable; correct stress is on second syllable..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Analysis
See analysis and analyses used in real sentences side by side.
- The teacher asked for a detailed analysis of the poem's themes. B1
- Her financial analysis showed the company was losing money. B1
- The data analysis revealed surprising patterns in customer behavior. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Analysis
Wrong: The analysis are showing very interesting results.
Correct: The analysis is showing very interesting results.
'Analysis' is singular, so use 'is' not 'are'. The plural 'analyses' requires 'are'.
How to Pronounce Analysis and Analyses
Three syllables with stress on second: uh-NAL-uh-sis. The second 'a' sounds like in 'cat'. The final 's' sounds like 'z'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Analysis
These nouns follow the same irregular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
A young boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
the two parts at the bottom of your legs that touch the…
A tiny insect that lives around food and moves very fast.
One of two equal parts that make up something complete.
A grown-up male person. A man is an adult male, not a…
The ability to remember things from the past, or the thought you…
One human; a single individual.
Money that a person earns from their job, paid regularly by their…
Origin and Etymology of Analysis
From Greek 'analysein' meaning 'to break up' or 'to undo'; 'ana-' (up) + 'lysis' (loosening).
Cultural note: Common in academic writing, science, business, and news; 'analysis paralysis' is an idiom about overthinking.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Analysis
What is the plural of “analysis”?
The plural of “analysis” is “analyses”.
Is “analyses” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as irregular based on the available plural data.