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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It isn’t unusual for presidents to reshuffle the org chart after a midterm drubbing.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026
Golf isn’t the first industry to have a profligate speculator crash the business, only to quickly expire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
“If something feels rushed or unclear, pause. A good adviser welcomes questions and can explain a recommendation so clearly, you could explain it yourself. Getting a second opinion isn’t distrust. It’s good practice.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
But being rational isn’t about being right, and being irrational isn’t about being wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
“No,” I say, “but him wanting me to be a part of it isn’t abusive. Him asking for my help isn’t abusive. That’s not what abuse is.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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