Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Foot”?
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 Foot
Foot is the singular noun form. Feet is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: The part of your leg that touches the ground when you walk.
Why is the Plural of Foot “feet”?
The Irregular Plural Rule for Foot
This noun has an irregular plural form that does not follow standard English pluralization rules.
Plural pattern: irregular.
How to Remember the Plural of Foot
“foot” → “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: Often confused with 'food' /fuːd/ because the beginning sounds similar; foot uses short /ʊ/ not long /uː/..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Foot
See foot and feet used in real sentences side by side.
- My foot hurts after walking all day. A1
- She stood on her toes on one foot. A1
- The athlete's foot is a common fungal infection. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Foot
Wrong: I have two foots.
Correct: I have two feet.
Foot has an irregular plural; the plural is feet, not foots.
Wrong: The foot of the tree are on the hill.
Correct: The foot of the tree is on the hill.
Use singular verb with 'foot of' meaning the base or lower part.
How to Pronounce Foot and Feet
The vowel is short like 'oo' in 'book', not long like 'oo' in 'food'; this distinction is important.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Foot
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.
the two parts at the bottom of your legs that touch the…
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…
Origin and Etymology of Foot
Old English 'fot', from Proto-Germanic 'fotuz', akin to Latin 'pes'.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Foot
What is the plural of “foot”?
The plural of “foot” is “feet”.
Is “feet” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as irregular based on the available plural data.