# plur > Pluralize a word ## Install ```sh npm install plur ``` ## Usage ```js import plur from 'plur'; plur('rainbow'); //=> 'rainbows' plur('unicorn', 4); //=> 'unicorns' plur('puppy', 2); //=> 'puppies' plur('box', 2); //=> 'boxes' plur('cactus', 2); //=> 'cacti' ``` ## API ### plur(word, plural?, count?) #### word Type: `string` The word to pluralize. #### plural Type: `string`\ Default: - Irregular nouns will use this [list](https://github.com/sindresorhus/irregular-plurals/blob/main/irregular-plurals.json). - Words ending in *s*, *x*, *z*, *ch*, *sh* will be pluralized with *-es* (eg. *foxes*). - Words ending in *y* that are preceded by a consonant will be pluralized by replacing *y* with *-ies* (eg. *puppies*). - All other words will have "s" added to the end (eg. *days*). Explicitly provide the pluralized word. The plural suffix will match the case of the last letter in the word. This option is only for extreme edge-cases. You probably won't need it. #### count Type: `number` The count to determine whether to use singular or plural. If omitted, defaults to plural.