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What is the Plural of “Menu”?

Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.

Singularmenu→Pluralmenus
Rule: regularIPA: /ˈmɛnjuː/

Singular and Plural Form of Menu

Menu is the singular noun form. Menus is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: A list of food and drinks you can order at a restaurant, or a list of choices in a computer program.

Why is the Plural of Menu “menus”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Menu

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: menu → menus

Plural pattern: regular.

How to Remember the Plural of Menu

Just add -s to “menu” to make “menus”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

A common slip-up: The 'u' is sometimes pronounced 'oo' like in 'foot' instead of 'oo' like in 'blue'; keep it like 'blue'..

Singular vs Plural Examples with Menu

See menu and menus used in real sentences side by side.

  • What would you like to order? Here's the menu. A1
  • The restaurant offers both a fixed menu and an à la carte menu. A2
  • Users can customize preferences by accessing the settings menu on the application dashboard. B1

Common Plural Mistakes with Menu

Wrong: The waiter brought us a menus.

Correct: The waiter brought us menus.

The article 'a' must be removed when using plural. Use 'the menus' or 'menus', not 'a menus'.

How to Pronounce Menu and Menus

Two syllables: MEN-yoo. Stress on first syllable. The 'yoo' at the end rhymes with 'blue'.

Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Menu

These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.

Origin and Etymology of Menu

From French 'menu' meaning 'small' or 'detailed' — originally referred to a detailed list of items.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Menu

What is the plural of “menu”?

The plural of “menu” is “menus”.

Is “menus” regular or irregular?

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

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