Plurals with -ies (change y to i): word list
15 words for grades 2 to 3. Prefixes, suffixes, plurals, endings and past tense.
Word parts change a word's meaning or form. Seeing the pattern helps children spell and read longer words.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| babies | 2 | 2 |
| puppies | 2 | 3 |
| ponies | 2 | 2 |
| cherries | 2 | 3 |
| berries | 2 | 2 |
| families | 3 | 2 |
| flies | 1 | 2 |
| stories | 2 | 2 |
| ladies | 2 | 2 |
| bunnies | 2 | 3 |
| butterflies | 3 | 2 |
| candies | 2 | 3 |
| cities | 2 | 2 |
| countries | 2 | 2 |
| parties | 2 | 2 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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