Plural of Bus

Vocabulary Exercise

Rule for Pluralizing "Bus"

To form the plural of "bus," you add -es to the end of the word. This is because "bus" ends in -s, and to make it easier to pronounce, English adds -es to make the plural form.

• Singular: bus

• Plural: buses

Examples:

• There is one bus at the stop.

• The city has many buses running on time today.

Common Mistakes

Some learners might think that the plural of "bus" would just add -s to become "buss", but that is incorrect. Remember, when a word ends with -s, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z, you add -es to make it plural.

Pronunciation:

When you say buses, the extra -es adds an extra syllable, so it sounds like "bus-iz."

Everyday Use

• Correct: I see three buses parked outside the school.

• Incorrect: I see three buss parked outside the school.

In daily conversations, it’s common to talk about buses because they are a popular form of transportation. You might use the plural "buses" when talking about schedules, commuting, or routes.

Table for Similar Words:

Here’s a quick table to help with words that follow a similar rule as "bus."

FAQ

What is the plural of "bus"?

The plural of "bus" is buses.

Why do we add -es to form the plural of "bus"?

We add -es because the word ends with -s, and this makes the plural easier to pronounce.

How do you pronounce "buses"?

You pronounce it as "bus-iz," with an extra syllable.

Is it ever correct to say "buss"?

No, "buss" is not the correct plural form. Always use "buses."

What other words follow this plural rule?

Words like box (boxes), wish (wishes), and church (churches) follow the same rule.