Nouns ending in "y" generally follow these rules:
* If the "y" is preceded by a consonant: Change the "y" to "i" and add "es"
* Examples: baby -> babies, city -> cities, story -> stories
* If the "y" is preceded by a vowel: Add "s"
* Examples: boy -> boys, toy -> toys, monkey -> monkeys
Important Note: There are some exceptions to these rules:
* Proper nouns ending in "y" often just add "s":
* Examples: Mary -> Marys, Henry -> Henrys
* Some nouns ending in "y" have irregular plural forms:
* Examples: fly -> flies, cry -> cries
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore the "why" behind these rules!