Parenthetical pluralization of words ending in '-y'?

Question

Sentences constructed with a word written in the singular and parenthetically in the plural are straightforward when that word does not end in *-y*, e.g.:> List all applicable **employee(s)**.How does one handle words ending in *-y*? Is this correct:> I will attend the **party(ies)**.

Answer 1

Parenthetical plurals are particularly awkward for words that end in "y." If you must, it would be "party(s)." It is simpler and more elegant to use the generic singular.