Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Ask”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Ask
Ask is the singular noun form. Asks is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To request information by speaking a question; to inquire.
Why is the Plural of Ask “asks”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Ask
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: ask → asks
How to Remember the Plural of Ask
Just add -s to “ask” to make “asks”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Sometimes pronounced as 'aks'; the correct form is 'ask' with /s/ not /ks/ first..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Ask
See ask and asks used in real sentences side by side.
- Can you ask her what time the meeting starts? A1
- I asked my teacher to explain the grammar rule again. A2
- Researchers asked participants to complete a comprehensive survey about their habits. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Ask
Wrong: I asked for he to help me.
Correct: I asked him to help me.
After 'ask', use object pronoun 'him' not subject pronoun 'he'.
How to Pronounce Ask and Asks
One syllable: 'ahsk'. The 'k' sound is clear and not soft.
Origin and Etymology of Ask
From Old English ascian, meaning to request or inquire.
Cultural note: Asking questions is central to learning; cultures differ in how directly one asks.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Ask
What is the plural of “ask”?
The plural of “ask” is “asks”.
Is “asks” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.