Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Children”?
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 Children
Children is the singular noun form. Childrens is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: More than one child; young boys and girls.
Why is the Plural of Children “childrens”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Children
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: children → childrens
Plural pattern: plural only.
How to Remember the Plural of Children
Just add -s to “children” to make “childrens”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Often mispronounced as /ˈtʃɪldɪn/ (like 'childen'). The correct form is /ˈtʃɪldrən/..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Children
See children and childrens used in real sentences side by side.
- The children played in the park after school. A1
- Teachers work hard to help all children learn. A1
- Many children around the world go to school. A2
Common Plural Mistakes with Children
Wrong: The teacher told the childs to sit down.
Correct: The teacher told the children to sit down.
Child has an irregular plural: 'children', not 'childs'.
Wrong: These children is playing soccer now.
Correct: These children are playing soccer now.
Children is plural, so use 'are', not 'is'.
How to Pronounce Children and Childrens
Two syllables: CHIL-dren. The first syllable has primary stress. Final syllable is unstressed.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Children
These nouns follow the same plural only rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
More than one human being; a group of humans.
Officers and organization that enforce laws and keep people safe.
Word used instead of repeating names of more than one person or…
Used when speaking about yourself and others together.
Wider parts on sides of lower body where legs connect
Sturdy pants made from denim fabric, commonly blue, and worn for casual…
The generation that grew up with computers and entered the adult world…
Plural form for pointing to things close to you or already talked…
Origin and Etymology of Children
Old English 'cildru', irregular plural of 'cild'.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Children
What is the plural of “children”?
The plural of “children” is “childrens”.
Is “childrens” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.