Is it “journeys” or “journies”? If you’ve ever doubted how to spell the plural of “journey,” you're not alone. These two versions sound exactly the same, but only one is grammatically correct.

This is a typical spelling mistake in English — and in this article, we’ll help you get it right, every time.

What Does “Journeys” Mean?

“Journeys” is the correct plural of the noun journey, meaning trips or travels.

Examples:

• “We took several journeys across Europe last year.”
• “Their spiritual journeys were life-changing.”

What Does “Journies” Mean?

“Journies” is a misspelling of “journeys.” It is not recognized in standard English and should be avoided.

People often make this mistake because many words ending in “-y” form their plurals with “-ies” (like “story → stories”), but “journey” is an exception.

Key Differences: Journeys vs Journies

Spelling	Status	Plural of	Example
Journeys	✅ Correct	Journey	“They went on exciting journeys.”
Journies	❌ Incorrect	✘ None	“They went on many journies.” ❌

Common Mistakes

• ❌ Assuming “journey” becomes “journies” because it ends in “-y.”
• ❌ Writing “journies” in essays, emails, or creative writing.
• ✅ Always use “journeys” as the correct plural form.

Easy Tricks to Remember

• 🧠 If a word ends in a vowel + “y,” like “journey,” you just add “s” → “journeys.”
• 🔠 Only change “y” to “ies” after a consonant (like “baby → babies”).
• ✅ Rule: “monkey → monkeys,” “key → keys,” “journey → journeys.”

Quick Practice Exercise

Select the correct spelling for each sentence:

1. They documented all their amazing --Choose-- journeys journies in a blog.
2. We took several --Choose-- journeys journies during our gap year.
3. She wrote a book about her solo --Choose-- journeys journies through Asia.
4. Many of their --Choose-- journeys journies were unplanned and spontaneous.

Check Answers

Bonus Resources

• See more spelling tips on AulaPlanet → Full category
• Cambridge Dictionary: “Journey” definition
• Wikipedia: English Plural Rules

Conclusion

Although “journies” might seem logical, it’s not correct. The proper plural of “journey” is always “journeys.” Stick with the rule for words ending in a vowel + “y,” and you’ll never get it wrong again.

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