Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Antenna”?
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 Antenna
Antenna is the singular noun form. Antennas is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A long, thin wire that catches radio or television broadcasts from the air.
Why is the Plural of Antenna “antennas”?
The Both Plural Rule for Antenna
This noun has an irregular plural form that does not follow standard English pluralization rules. Irregular form from corpus
Plural pattern: both.
How to Remember the Plural of Antenna
Pair the two forms in your memory: antenna (singular) ⇄ antennas (plural). Say them together a few times.
A common slip-up: Some say 'ANN-ten-uh' instead of 'an-TEN-uh'..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Antenna
See antenna and antennas used in real sentences side by side.
- The antenna on the roof receives TV signals. A2
- We adjusted the antenna to get better reception. B1
- Radio antennas can transmit signals across vast distances. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Antenna
Wrong: The antenna are broken.
Correct: The antenna is broken.
Antenna is singular; use 'is' not 'are'.
Wrong: I saw two antenna.
Correct: I saw two antennas.
Plural of antenna is antennas (tech) or antennae (biology).
How to Pronounce Antenna and Antennas
Stress falls on the second syllable (an-TEN-uh). The 'ae' ending sounds like 'uh'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Antenna
These nouns follow the same both rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Antenna
Latin antenna, originally meaning 'yard of a ship'.
Cultural note: Has two plural forms: antennae (biology, insect feelers) or antennas (technology, signal receivers). Context determines which is appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Antenna
What is the plural of “antenna”?
The plural of “antenna” is “antennas”.
Is “antennas” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as both based on the available plural data.