Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Penny”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Penny
Penny is the singular noun form. Pennies is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: The smallest coin in American money, worth one cent or one hundredth of a dollar.
Why is the Plural of Penny “pennies”?
The Irregular Plural Rule for Penny
When a word ends in consonant + y, change the y to -ies. Example: penny → pennies
Plural pattern: irregular.
How to Remember the Plural of Penny
“penny” → “pennies” is an irregular plural — there is no rule, so memorise the pair as a whole. Try writing it in 3 sentences today.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Penny
See penny and pennies used in real sentences side by side.
Singular: penny
- I found a penny on the ground near the bus stop. A2
- It costs only a penny to send a text message with this plan. B1
Plural: pennies
- The charity collected pennies from schoolchildren to fund the project. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Penny
Wrong: The plural of penny is pennys.
Correct: The plural of penny is pennies.
Consonant + y changes to -ies in plural
Wrong: I have two penny in my pocket.
Correct: I have two pennies in my pocket.
Use the plural form after numbers greater than one
How to Pronounce Penny and Pennies
PEN-ee: two syllables, stress on first. The 'y' ending sounds like 'ee'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Penny
These nouns follow the same irregular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
A young boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
the two parts at the bottom of your legs that touch the…
A tiny insect that lives around food and moves very fast.
One of two equal parts that make up something complete.
A grown-up male person. A man is an adult male, not a…
The ability to remember things from the past, or the thought you…
One human; a single individual.
Money that a person earns from their job, paid regularly by their…
Origin and Etymology of Penny
From Old English penig, from Proto-Germanic *panning. Related to German Pfennig.
Cultural note: In the UK, 'penny' refers to the 1p coin. The US idiom 'a penny for your thoughts' asks what someone is thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Penny
What is the plural of “penny”?
The plural of “penny” is “pennies”.
Is “pennies” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as irregular based on the available plural data.