How would you write this?

Question

How would you write the plural of "I do" LIke I was going to say, They said their "I dos" . . .
Would it be "I do's" "I dos" "I do"s . . . what is it?

Answer 1

Although it's a common thing to say, it's improper English. But, certain things become acceptable through usage; for example the word 'copacetic', coined by the jazz world, was invented by Cab Calloway. It was used so much that it became a word that when uttered was widely understood. The pluralization of 'I do' becomes 'I dos'. The apostrophe isn't necessary, as the apostrophe denotes possession and this isn't a case of possession, but pluralization.

Answer 2

It's just "I do." Nothing more complicated than that. Like I am, I was, I will be. And I do, I did, and I will do. But the plural is still just I do, like I do one thing or I do many things. No difference.

Answer 3

I would say I Do's because if it is concerning a vow, the possesive form should be suggested as a vow is very personal and they should take ownership of those vows.

Answer 4

I would say "their I do's" - but I'm not sure what exactly u would like to say, because there may be a better way to express yourself!

Answer 5

They said their wedding vows to each other. Or, He said, "I do," and she echoed her vows to him.

I think if you must say their "I dos" this would be the correct way to say it?????

Answer 6

I dos. "Do" cannot be possessive so it doesn't need an apostrophe. Or, as said above, you could rephrase: They both said I do.

Answer 7

Its an improper use of the English language, looks ignorant, so why do it? Use, "They exchanged vows".

Answer 8

If you're unsure, write:
They exchanged vows.

Answer 9

I would say I dos (I do's sounds like you're saying I do is) ???

Answer 10

The most formal - "They said their vows."
Otherwise,

'they said their i do's'