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The Plural of 'Faux Pas'

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What is the plural form of 'faux pas'?  —  Dipankar , India
Answer

The plural form of faux pas is also faux pas. However, it is pronounced differently.

The singular form is pronounced /ˈfoʊˌpɑː/ and the plural form is pronounced /ˈfoʊˌpɑːz/.

 

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