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"parents'" vs "parents's"

Both 'parents'' and 'parents's' are possessive forms used to indicate that something belongs to the parents. The correct form depends on the style guide being followed. 'Parents'' is more commonly used in British English and some American style guides, while 'parents's' is more common in American English.

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

parents'

This is correct and commonly used in British English and some American style guides.

This form is used to show possession by more than one parent. It is the preferred form in British English and some American style guides.

Examples:

  • The parents' house is beautiful.
  • I met the parents' friends at the party.

Alternatives:

  • the house of the parents
  • the friends of the parents
  • the car of the parents
  • the garden of the parents
  • the children of the parents

parents's

This is correct and commonly used in American English.

This form is used to show possession by more than one parent. It is more common in American English.

Examples:

  • The parents's car is parked outside.
  • I saw the parents's vacation photos.

Alternatives:

  • the car of the parents
  • the vacation photos of the parents
  • the house of the parents
  • the garden of the parents
  • the children of the parents

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