isn't
Americancontraction
Pronunciation
Isn't is often pronounced in the South Midland and Southern U.S., with , a stop consonant, substituting for , a sibilant. This substitution results from an assimilatory process in which the tip of the tongue, in anticipation of the articulatory position for the following , touches the upper alveolar ridge. This same process gives for wasn't and for business. These pronunciations are heard from speakers on all social levels.
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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Using heat pumps for climate control isn’t new.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
"They've scored the most goals overall and kept the joint-most goals out, so that's a good start for any team to do well, isn't it?!"
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Tesla’s impressive flying Roadster isn’t about building cars at all.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
“It’s a really big piece that isn’t talked about as much because it’s after the flames are out,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
His statement should be comforting, but it isn’t.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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