What’s the Plural of Axe?
Mar 23, 2024
The word ‘axe’ changes to ‘axes’ when there are multiple axes. Pronounced as AK-seez, ‘axes’ is the correct term for referring to more than one axe. In English, the general rule for forming plurals involves adding ‘es’ when a noun ends in ‘x.’ ‘Axe’ adheres to this rule. While ‘axen’ might seem plausible, the plural form is indeed ‘axes.’ Therefore, if you possess multiple axes, you would refer to them as ‘axes’!
But why it is “oxen” for “ox”?
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