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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“While housing production is a very important part of getting us out of this housing crisis, it isn’t enough,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
"They have to set their heating much higher, and the temperature still isn't as warm, so it wastes gas and wastes money."
From Barron's
“China is why oil isn’t $40 and why it’s now around $60 again because those inventories will continue increasing,” said Bart Melek, global head of commodities research at TD Securities.
From Barron's
Continuing those purchases isn’t a declared policy.
From Barron's
The data centre industry certainly isn't shrinking in terms of demand.
From BBC
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