Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Feet”?
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 Feet
Feet is the singular noun form. Feet is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: the two parts at the bottom of your legs that touch the ground when you stand or walk
Why is the Plural of Feet “feet”?
The Irregular Plural Rule for Feet
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: feet → feets
Plural pattern: irregular.
How to Remember the Plural of Feet
“feet” → “feet” 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: footz; fēts; confusing singular foot with plural feet in speech.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Feet
See feet and feet used in real sentences side by side.
- I have cold feet before the exam. A2
- She stood on her feet for eight hours at work. A2
- The building is approximately 300 feet tall. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Feet
Wrong: He is six foot tall
Correct: He is six feet tall
Plural form feet must be used in measurements; foot is only singular
Wrong: My foots are cold
Correct: My feet are cold
Feet is the irregular plural; foots is never correct
How to Pronounce Feet and Feet
Pronounced /fiːt/ with a long ee sound. Remember: foot /fʊt/ becomes feet /fiːt/, like tooth becomes teeth.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Feet
These nouns follow the same irregular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
A young boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
A tiny insect that lives around food and moves very fast.
One of two equal parts that make up something complete.
A grown-up male person. A man is an adult male, not a…
The ability to remember things from the past, or the thought you…
One human; a single individual.
Money that a person earns from their job, paid regularly by their…
A word to point to or show a specific person or thing,…
Origin and Etymology of Feet
Old English fēt, plural of fōt; Germanic root, related to German Füße and Latin pes/pedis
Cultural note: Feet also means the plural of foot as a unit of measurement (1 foot = 12 inches ≈ 30.5 cm). Americans commonly use feet for height and distance.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Feet
What is the plural of “feet”?
The plural of “feet” is “feet”.
Is “feet” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as irregular based on the available plural data.