Updated on March 25, 2025
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Plural of Analysis

The plural of analysis is analyses. The word analysis follows a special pluralization rule because it ends in -is. Like other similar words (e.g., hypothesis, axis), the -is changes to -es in the plural form.

TLDR

Singular and Plural Forms

Singular

Plural

analysis

analyses

The plural analyses is pronounced /əˈnæl.ə.siːz/ (uh-NAL-uh-seez).

Confusing Plural Forms Exercise

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Illustration of Plural of Analysis

How to Use "Analysis" in Sentences

Singular Example:

✅ The doctor performed an analysis of the test results.
✅ Her analysis of the book was very detailed.

Plural Example:

✅ The scientist conducted several analyses on the data.
✅ Different analyses lead to different conclusions.

Common Mistakes

❌ "Analysises" (Incorrect) – The correct plural is analyses.
❌ "One analyse" (Incorrect) – The singular is analysis, not analyse (which is a verb).
❌ "An analyses" (Incorrect) – Analyses is plural, so it cannot take "an".

When to Use "Analysis"

  1. In Science & Research – "The DNA analysis confirmed the identity."

  2. In Business – "Market analysis helps companies make decisions."

  3. In Academics – "Her literary analysis of Shakespeare’s work was brilliant."

  4. In Problem-Solving – "We need a deeper analysis of the situation."

FAQs

What is the plural form of analysis?

The plural of analysis is analyses.

How do you pronounce "analyses"?

It is pronounced /əˈnæl.ə.siːz/ (uh-NAL-uh-seez).

Do we say "this analysis is" or "these analysis are"?

  • Singular: "This analysis is complete."

  • Plural: "These analyses are useful."

What is the difference between "analysis" and "analyse"?

  • Analysis = noun (e.g., "His analysis was correct.")

  • Analyse = verb (British English) / Analyze (American English)

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