Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Buy”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Buy
Buy is the singular noun form. Buys is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To give money to get something you want; to purchase something at a store or from someone
Why is the Plural of Buy “buys”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Buy
When a word ends in vowel + y, simply add -s. Example: buy → buys
How to Remember the Plural of Buy
Just add -s to “buy” to make “buys”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Sometimes pronounced as /bɪ/ or /bɛ/ instead of /baɪ/; keep the long i sound..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Buy
See buy and buys used in real sentences side by side.
- I buy groceries every Saturday morning. A1
- Did you buy new shoes at the mall? A1
- Students buy textbooks at the university bookstore. A2
Common Plural Mistakes with Buy
Wrong: I buyed a car yesterday.
Correct: I bought a car yesterday.
Irregular verb; past tense is bought not buyed; must memorize strong verb forms
Wrong: She buys the book yesterday.
Correct: She bought the book yesterday.
Past tense requires bought not buys; yesterday is past time marker
How to Pronounce Buy and Buys
The 'ai' in buy sounds like the 'i' in 'kite'; rhymes with 'try', 'fly', 'sky' — it's a long i sound /aɪ/.
Origin and Etymology of Buy
From Old English bycgan; related to Germanic root meaning to dwell or settle (trading concept)
Cultural note: Buying culture varies globally; bargaining is expected in many markets; fixed-price retail is typical in Western stores; e-commerce has transformed buying behavior
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Buy
What is the plural of “buy”?
The plural of “buy” is “buys”.
Is “buys” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.