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What is the Plural of “Miss”?

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

SingularmissPluralmisses
Rule: regularIPA: /mɪs/

Singular and Plural Form of Miss

Miss is the singular noun form. Misses is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: To fail to hit something or to not be present when something happens.

Why is the Plural of Miss “misses”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Miss

Words ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh add -es to form the plural. Example: miss → misses

How to Remember the Plural of Miss

Just add -s to “miss” to make “misses”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

Singular vs Plural Examples with Miss

See miss and misses used in real sentences side by side.

  • I missed the bus this morning so I was late for work. A1
  • She missed the target completely when she threw the ball. A1
  • Many students missed the important announcement yesterday. B1

How to Pronounce Miss and Misses

Short vowel 'i' like in 'bit'. Stress on the single syllable: MISS.

Origin and Etymology of Miss

From Old Norse 'missa' meaning to go wrong or fail.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Miss

What is the plural of “miss”?

The plural of “miss” is “misses”.

Is “misses” regular or irregular?

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

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