Whats the correct rule for appostrophe use in names that end in S???

Question

Would the Australian (british) rules be different to US??

Answer 1

For names ending in S, add apostrophe S ('s).
EXAMPLES:
the cat belonging to Charles -> Charles's cat
the jacket of the Phyllis -> Phyllis's jackets

For names ending in S, simply add an apostrophe (s').
EXAMPLES:
the cat belonging to Charles -> Charles' cat
the jacket of the Phyllis -> Phyllis' jackets

Answer 2

The rules of the US Government Printing Office Style Manual require an apostrophe + s for all possessives, including those for names/words ending in 's'.

Charles's
Chris's
Jones's
James's

Some ancient and biblical names are exceptions to this rule, so you will see 'Jesus' tears', 'Achilles' heel', etc.

On the other hand, the Associated Press Style Manual waffles on the question. It says use 's for common nouns (boss's, hostess's) and just the apostrophe for proper nouns (James', Kansas')

So in the US you can go either way with a proper name and find a source to support your choice.

Answer 3

If a name ends in "s" then a single appostrophe is used (instead of "s's")

For instance:

James' car

instead of

James's car

(although both seem to be used these days, I rather use single apostrophe without the s, it feels and looks cleaner)

Answer 4

In the US the apostrophe goes after the S / S'

Answer 5

Place the apostrophe after the name, and don't add an "s". You also don't add an "s" in pronunciation. Example: Jesus'

I have often heard this name pronounced Jesuses

Answer 6

If the word ends on a S the appostrophe comes after the "s"

ex: It is Chris' lunch...

But if it's another letter it will be infront of the "s"

ex: It is Billy's lunch...

Answer 7

Either the Jones' or Jones's- seems either is fine in US or UK.