The singular form of 'man' is 'man'. It's unusual, but 'man' stands as both singular and plural depending on context. The plural is often differentiated by adding an 's' to the English words, but 'man' is one of a few exceptions where we don't add 's' for the plural. Instead, we use 'men'. The difference is actually pronounced, not written - in 'man', the vowel is /æ/, and in 'men', it's /ɛ/. This exceptional behavior is what makes English an intriguing language, often full of unexpected twists! It's like a treasure hunt where the rules keep changing as we dive deeper!
Questions or feedback?
Contact us with any questions, concerns or feedback you have.