The spelling of the word "vulnerables" can be confusing for some people. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈvʌlnərəbəlz/. The tricky part of this spelling is adding the "-s" at the end since the word already ends with "-e." However, it follows the regular rule of adding "-s" to make a noun plural. "Vulnerable" means capable of being wounded or hurt, and adding "-s" to it makes it refer to a group of people or things that are vulnerable.
The word "vulnerables" is derived from the Latin word "vulnerabilis", which means "capable of being wounded or injured". It is derived from the Latin verb "vulnerare", meaning "to wound". The word came into English usage through the French word "vulnérable". In modern usage, "vulnerables" is the plural form of "vulnerable", which refers to people or things that are at risk or susceptible to harm, attack, or damage.