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Definition of -es suffix from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

-es

suffix,

-s

The pronunciation is formed by adding /z/ after vowels and voiced non-sibilants, /s/ after voiceless non-sibilants, and /ɪz/ after the sibilants /s z ʃ ʒ tʃ dʒ/.
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  1. (makes the plural of regular nouns)
    • potatoes
    • cats
  2. (makes the third person singular of regular verbs)
    • watches
    • sees

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