Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Spare”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singularspare→Pluralspares
Rule: regularIPA: /spɛr/
Singular and Plural Form of Spare
Spare is the singular noun form. Spares is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Extra or additional; kept for use in case of need.
Why is the Plural of Spare “spares”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Spare
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: spare → spares
How to Remember the Plural of Spare
Just add -s to “spare” to make “spares”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Spare
See spare and spares used in real sentences side by side.
- Do you have a spare key I can borrow? A2
- In my spare time, I enjoy reading books and playing sports. B1
- The company kept spare parts in inventory for quick repairs. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Spare
Wrong: I have a spare of time.
Correct: I have spare time.
'Spare' is an adjective; don't use 'of' between adjective and noun
How to Pronounce Spare and Spares
Sounds like 'spair' (not 'spar'). Rhymes with 'care', 'share', 'fair'.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Spare
What is the plural of “spare”?
The plural of “spare” is “spares”.
Is “spares” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.