Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Company”?
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 Company
Company is the singular noun form. Companies is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A business or organization that produces goods or provides services to earn money.
Why is the Plural of Company “companies”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Company
When a word ends in consonant + y, change the y to -ies. Example: company → companies
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Company
Just add -s to “company” to make “companies”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Sometimes pronounced 'com-PAN-ee' with stress on middle syllable; correct stress is on first: KUM-puh-nee..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Company
See company and companies used in real sentences side by side.
Singular: company
- She works for a large technology company in Silicon Valley. A1
- The company decided to expand its operations to three new countries. A2
Plural: companies
- Many startup companies have disrupted traditional industries through innovation. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Company
Wrong: The company are hiring new employees next month.
Correct: The company is hiring new employees next month.
Company is a singular collective noun requiring singular verb. Use 'is', not 'are'.
Wrong: She works at a company of technology.
Correct: She works at a technology company.
Use 'technology company' (noun + noun), not 'company of technology'.
How to Pronounce Company and Companies
Two syllables: KUM-puh-nee. Stress on the first syllable; the 'y' at the end sounds like 'ee'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Company
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Company
From Old French: 'companye', originally 'bread-sharing companions', from Latin com- (with) + panis (bread).
Cultural note: Companies are core to market economies; structure varies from sole proprietorships to multinational corporations.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Company
What is the plural of “company”?
The plural of “company” is “companies”.
Is “companies” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.