Plural of pneumonia
regular plural
The plural of pneumonia is pneumonias or pneumoniae.
Forms of pneumonia
| Singular | pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | pneumonias pneumoniae |
| Countable | usually uncountable |
Meaning of pneumonia
- noun Inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other infectious microorganisms.
Questions about the plural of pneumonia
- What is the plural of pneumonia?
- The plural of pneumonia is pneumonias or pneumoniae.
- Which is correct, pneumonias or pneumoniae?
- Both are used. pneumoniae is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is pneumonia countable?
- Pneumonia is usually an uncountable noun; its plural is used for kinds or examples of it.
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