Posted by rfvv on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 10:41am.


1. When is Chris's homework due?
2. When is Chris' homework due?
(Which one is the correct possessive case of Chris? Is it "Chris's"? How do we pronounce "Chris's? Can't we use "chris'"as a possessive case?)


English - PsyDAG, Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 11:35am
"Chris'" is what you want. The apostrophe without the s indicates possessive. It it pronounced like the s was there.
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Thank you for your help.
Which one is right, #1 or #2?

1. When is Chris's homework due?
2. When is Chris' homework due?

Number one is correct, because you are showing ownership. Whose homework is it? It's Chris's.

I think that 2 is correct. If the word ends with an "s", then we do not add another "s" after the apostrophe.

Right! Sorry, My mistake. Thanks E.G for pointing that out.

You're welcome.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/possessives.htm

If it's a one-syllable word that ends in -s, then 's needs to be added.
Chris's
Charles's
boss's
(etc.)

If there are more than one syllable and the word ends in -s, then add only the apostrophe.
children's (already plural, so add 's)
holidays'
Jim Gonzales' (singular possessive; one person owning something)
the Gonzalezes' house (plural possessive; more than one person lives there)

Both #1 and #2 can be considered correct, depending on which style guide or grammar rule you follow.

According to some style guides, when a name ends with an "s" sound, like "Chris," you can add an apostrophe without the additional "s" to indicate possession. So, in this case, "Chris'" would be the preferred choice.

However, other style guides suggest adding both the apostrophe and an additional "s" to show possession for names ending in "s." Therefore, "Chris's" would be the recommended form.

To pronounce "Chris's," you would typically pronounce the possessive "s" just like any other regular "s" sound at the end of a word. So, it would be pronounced as "Chris-iz."

Ultimately, it is important to follow the guidelines or rules set by your school, organization, or personal preference when deciding which form to use. Both forms are widely used, and the choice between them can sometimes be a matter of personal style or preference.