Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Hungry”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Hungry
Hungry is the singular noun form. Hungries is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Wanting or needing to eat; feeling that your stomach is empty.
Why is the Plural of Hungry “hungries”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Hungry
When a word ends in consonant + y, change the y to -ies. Example: hungry → hungries
How to Remember the Plural of Hungry
Just add -s to “hungry” to make “hungries”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Learners sometimes mispronounce the 'ng' as 'n' only, or stress the second syllable. Stress the first: HUN-gry with 'ng' sound..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Hungry
See hungry and hungries used in real sentences side by side.
- The child is hungry and wants lunch now. A1
- After working all morning, they felt hungry and tired. A2
- Hungry animals often search for food in the forest. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Hungry
Wrong: I am hungry of food.
Correct: I am hungry.
'Hungry' does not take 'of'; it is either standalone or followed by 'for' with abstract noun or action.
How to Pronounce Hungry and Hungries
First syllable stressed. The 'ng' sound is a velar nasal. Final 'y' sounds like 'ee'.
Origin and Etymology of Hungry
From Old English hungrig, from hunger + -y (adjective suffix).
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Hungry
What is the plural of “hungry”?
The plural of “hungry” is “hungries”.
Is “hungries” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.