Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Generally”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Generally
Generally is the singular noun form. Generallies is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: In most situations or for most people; not always but commonly true.
Why is the Plural of Generally “generallies”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Generally
When a word ends in consonant + y, change the y to -ies. Example: generally → generallies
How to Remember the Plural of Generally
Just add -s to “generally” to make “generallies”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Generally
See generally and generallies used in real sentences side by side.
- Generally, people prefer warmer weather to cold weather. B1
- She generally arrives at the office by 9 AM. B1
- Generally speaking, this method works well for beginners. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Generally
Wrong: He generally go to the gym on weekdays.
Correct: He generally goes to the gym on weekdays.
Third person singular needs '-s' on main verb even with adverbial modifier.
How to Pronounce Generally and Generallies
Stress first syllable /ˈdʒɛn/ with soft J; four syllables: GEN-er-al-ly with schwa sounds in middle syllables.
Origin and Etymology of Generally
From 'general' + adverbial suffix '-ly', from Latin 'generalis'.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Generally
What is the plural of “generally”?
The plural of “generally” is “generallies”.
Is “generallies” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.