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Dictionary-enhanced plural guide

What is the Plural of “It”?

This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.

SingularitPluralits
Rule: regularIPA: /ɪt/

Singular and Plural Form of It

It is the singular noun form. Its is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: A word that replaces a noun to avoid repeating the same word.

Why is the Plural of It “its”?

The Regular Plural Rule for It

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: it → its

How to Remember the Plural of It

Just add -s to “it” to make “its”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

A common slip-up: Usually pronounced correctly, but some learners extend it as 'eet'..

Singular vs Plural Examples with It

See it and its used in real sentences side by side.

  • I have a book. It is very interesting. A1
  • Do you see the cat? It is sleeping under the tree. A1
  • The project was successful, and it received praise from the committee. B1

Common Plural Mistakes with It

Wrong: The car is blue. Its very fast.

Correct: The car is blue. It's very fast.

'It's' (it is) is what you need here. 'Its' shows possession.

Wrong: I took the key and I used it right away.

Correct: I took the key and used it right away.

Avoid repetition of 'I'; use the pronoun 'it' instead with just one subject.

How to Pronounce It and Its

One short syllable. The 'i' sounds like the short vowel in 'bit' or 'sit'.

Origin and Etymology of It

From Old English 'it', a neuter pronoun used since ancient Germanic languages.

Cultural note: Most frequently used pronoun in English. Essential for clear communication and avoiding repetition.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of It

What is the plural of “it”?

The plural of “it” is “its”.

Is “its” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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