Does the change of “y” to “ies” in plural form of words have a phonological explanation?
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I've been looking for phonological rules or explanation for the change that occurs in -ies ending plural form but all I found was : When we have a vowel before "y" we add "s", such as "boys".
When we have a consonant before "y" it becomes "ies", such as "bunnies"
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I've been looking for phonological rules or explanation for the change that occurs in -ies ending plural form but all I found was : When we have a vowel before "y" we add "s", such as "boys".
When we have a consonant before "y" it becomes "ies", such as "bunnies"
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Interesting question. A good starting point for you might be to have a look at this discussion on Stack Exchange. english.stackexchange.com/questions/34029/…
– Tuffy
9 hours ago
monkey and pulley add s. but puppy, puppies. Interestingly, money can be monies or moneys. So.....
– Lambie
9 hours ago
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I've been looking for phonological rules or explanation for the change that occurs in -ies ending plural form but all I found was : When we have a vowel before "y" we add "s", such as "boys".
When we have a consonant before "y" it becomes "ies", such as "bunnies"
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I've been looking for phonological rules or explanation for the change that occurs in -ies ending plural form but all I found was : When we have a vowel before "y" we add "s", such as "boys".
When we have a consonant before "y" it becomes "ies", such as "bunnies"
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Interesting question. A good starting point for you might be to have a look at this discussion on Stack Exchange. english.stackexchange.com/questions/34029/…
– Tuffy
9 hours ago
monkey and pulley add s. but puppy, puppies. Interestingly, money can be monies or moneys. So.....
– Lambie
9 hours ago
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Interesting question. A good starting point for you might be to have a look at this discussion on Stack Exchange. english.stackexchange.com/questions/34029/…
– Tuffy
9 hours ago
monkey and pulley add s. but puppy, puppies. Interestingly, money can be monies or moneys. So.....
– Lambie
9 hours ago
Interesting question. A good starting point for you might be to have a look at this discussion on Stack Exchange. english.stackexchange.com/questions/34029/…
– Tuffy
9 hours ago
Interesting question. A good starting point for you might be to have a look at this discussion on Stack Exchange. english.stackexchange.com/questions/34029/…
– Tuffy
9 hours ago
monkey and pulley add s. but puppy, puppies. Interestingly, money can be monies or moneys. So.....
– Lambie
9 hours ago
monkey and pulley add s. but puppy, puppies. Interestingly, money can be monies or moneys. So.....
– Lambie
9 hours ago
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Interesting question. A good starting point for you might be to have a look at this discussion on Stack Exchange. english.stackexchange.com/questions/34029/…
– Tuffy
9 hours ago
monkey and pulley add s. but puppy, puppies. Interestingly, money can be monies or moneys. So.....
– Lambie
9 hours ago