There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:
Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the Word: Marites'
Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the Word: Marites's
Examples:
Marites' brother helped her with her homework.
Marites's brother helped her with her homework.
Note: The name of a person is a proper noun. A proper noun is always capitalized.
Copyright © 2026 eLLeNow.com All Rights Reserved.