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What is the Plural of “Blood”?

Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.

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Rule: irregularIPA: /blʌd/

Singular and Plural Form of Blood

Blood is the singular noun form. Blood is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: the red liquid inside your body that carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts.

Why is the Plural of Blood “blood”?

The Irregular Plural Rule for Blood

This noun has an irregular plural form that does not follow standard English pluralization rules. Irregular form from corpus

Plural pattern: uncountable.

How to Remember the Plural of Blood

“blood” → “blood” 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: Learners sometimes pronounce it like 'blooD' with long vowel; the vowel is short /blʌd/..

Singular vs Plural Examples with Blood

See blood and blood used in real sentences side by side.

  • When you cut your finger, blood comes out. A1
  • The doctor took a blood sample to check for disease. B1
  • Athletes need good blood circulation for strength and endurance. B2

Common Plural Mistakes with Blood

Wrong: He lost too many bloods after the accident.

Correct: He lost too much blood after the accident.

Blood is uncountable. Use 'much' and 'blood', not 'many bloods'.

Wrong: The doctor examined my bloods yesterday.

Correct: The doctor examined my blood sample yesterday.

Use 'blood sample' or 'blood test', not 'bloods' in standard English.

How to Pronounce Blood and Blood

The vowel is the 'u' sound like in 'cup'. Not the 'oo' in 'book'.

Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Blood

These nouns follow the same uncountable rule. Click any word to see its plural page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Blood

What is the plural of “blood”?

The plural of “blood” is “blood”.

Is “blood” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as irregular based on the available plural data.

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