Plural forms of words ending with o?

You're right! Words ending in "o" don't have a consistent pluralization rule. Here's a breakdown of the common scenarios:

1. Words Ending in "o" with a Consonant Before the "o":

* Add "-es" to the singular:

* hero - heroes

* potato - potatoes

* tomato - tomatoes

* veto - vetoes

2. Words Ending in "o" with a Vowel Before the "o":

* Add "-s" to the singular:

* radio - radios

* zoo - zoos

* patio - patios

* video - videos

3. Words Ending in "o" with a Special Rule:

* Add "-es":

* echo - echoes

* cargo - cargoes

* banjo - banjos

* mosquito - mosquitoes

* tornado - tornadoes

* volcano - volcanoes

* Add "-s":

* photo - photos

* piano - pianos

* solo - solos

* zero - zeros

4. Words Ending in "o" with Irregular Plurals:

* These follow different patterns:

* child - children

* ox - oxen

* foot - feet

5. Words Ending in "o" that are Foreign:

* These may have their own plural rules:

* alto - alti

* kimono - kimonos

* zero - zeros (also used in English)

Remember: The best approach is to consult a dictionary when you're unsure about the plural form of a word ending in "o".