Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Yummy”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Yummy
Yummy is the singular noun form. Yummies is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Tasting very good and delicious, especially used informally in casual conversation about food.
Why is the Plural of Yummy “yummies”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Yummy
When a word ends in consonant + y, change the y to -ies. Example: yummy → yummies
How to Remember the Plural of Yummy
Just add -s to “yummy” to make “yummies”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Sometimes mispronounced incorrectly.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Yummy
See yummy and yummies used in real sentences side by side.
- The chocolate cake was absolutely yummy. A2
- The children found the homemade cookies yummy. A2
- That restaurant serves yummy Italian pasta dishes. A2
Common Plural Mistakes with Yummy
Wrong: The cake taste yummy.
Correct: The cake tastes yummy.
Third person singular verb needs -s
How to Pronounce Yummy and Yummies
Pronounced /ˈjʌmi/ with clear articulation
Origin and Etymology of Yummy
From echoic 'yum' (imitation of pleasant taste reaction) + '-my' (adjective suffix). Modern colloquial origin.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Yummy
What is the plural of “yummy”?
The plural of “yummy” is “yummies”.
Is “yummies” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.