Rhys's or Rhys'?

The term Rhys’s is the singular possessive form of Rhys. e.g., “I admired Rhys’s artwork displayed at the gallery.” Also, the term Rhys’ is acceptable and guided by the Associated Press Stylebook e.g., “At work, Rhys’ desk is neatly organized with color-coded folders.”

The table below summarizes the plural and possessive forms of the term Rhys.

Form	Example
Singular	Rhys
Plural	Rhyses
Singular possessive	Rhys’s/ Rhys’
Plural possessive	Rhyses’

Here are examples to show the different forms of Rhys in context:

Singular: Rhys was looking for the car keys the whole morning.

Plural: I explored various Rhyses in different cities before choosing the one in Paris.

Singular possessive: The Rhys’s masterpiece captivated everyone at the exhibition.

Singular possessive: Rhys’ dedication to his craft is truly inspiring.

Plural possessive: The Rhyses’ collaborative project received widespread acclaim.

Rhys has two possessive forms namely Rhyses’ and Rhyses’s. Please continue reading the rest of this lesson to understand even more so you are sure that you’ll not mix them up in future.

Rhys’s

Rhys is the widely used singular possessive form of the word Rhys. Use it when you are talking about objects or something that belongs to Rhys.

The pronunciation can be /zɪz/ or /sɪz/.

This possessive noun is more common in modern english. Furthermore it is one that is recommended by the Chicago Manual of Style. If you opt to use this form, ensure consistency throughout the document.

Rhys’s classmate borrowed his textbook for the upcoming exam.
At the park, Rhys’s friends set up a surprise birthday picnic for him.
Rhys’s dedication to his work is evident in every project.

However, when the word following Rhys starts with an “s,” some people choose to omit the “s” from Rhys’s.

Rhys’ style of writing is truly unique.
Rhys’ studio is renowned for its unique designs.”

Rhys’

Rhys’ with an apostrophe at the end and no “s” is another correct possessive form of Rhys. It also shows ownership or possession by someone named Rhys.

This form is less common these days. And some people use Rhys’ as a possessive when the following word starts with an “s.” If you choose this, maintain consistency throughout the text.

In the forest, Rhys’ friends gathered for a nature-themed scavenger hunt.
Rhys’ work ethic in the office is truly commendable.
In the park, Rhys’ friends gathered for a friendly game of frisbee.
Rhys’ work on the community project earned him widespread praise.
Rhys’ friends eagerly joined him in volunteering at the local animal shelter.

In non-academic writing, you can decide which version to use, as long as you are consistent.

Rhyses

Rhyses is the standard plural form of Rhys. Use it when referring to more than one individual named Rhys. This is more common when Ryhs is the last or surname. Use is also when you are referring to family members that share the last name Rhys.

At home, the Rhyses share responsibilities to make daily chores easier.
During the holidays, the Rhyses enjoy family dinners together.
The school’s library hosts book club meetings for the Rhyses.

Rhyses’

Rhyeses’ is the plural possessive form for the term Rhys. Use it when you are talking about something that belongs to more than one person or family with the surname Rhys.

In the park, the Rhyses’ children played together in harmony.
The Rhyses’ collaborative efforts led to the success of the project.
The Rhyses’ commitment to recycling bins in the neighborhood was appreciated.
At the library, the Rhyses’ shared interest in mystery novels was evident.
The Rhyses’ shared dinners reflect the joy of coming together as a community.
The Rhyses’ shared recipes make their dinner gatherings a culinary delight.