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Plural of stapes

irregular plural

The plural of stapes is stapes or stapedes.

Forms of stapes

Singular	stapes /ˈsteɪ̯piːz/
Plural	stapes /ˈsteɪ̯piːz/ stapedes
Countable	countable

Meaning of stapes

noun A small stirrup-shaped innermost ossicle of the middle ear of mammals, transmitting vibrations from the incus to the inner ear.

Full definition of stapes

Plural the same as the singular

sheep (sheep)
deer (deer)
fish (fish)
aircraft (aircraft)
series (series)
species (species)
offspring (offspring)
salmon (salmon)
moose (moose)
bison (bison)
swine (swine)
trout (trout)

Questions about the plural of stapes

What is the plural of stapes?: The plural of stapes is stapes or stapedes.
Is stapes countable?: Stapes is a countable noun.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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