isn't

American  

[iz-uhnt] / ˈɪz ənt /

1. contraction of is not.

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isn't British  

/ ˈɪzənt /

contraction

1. is not

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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

So, if you wanted to exclude Netflix, you’d have to know all the domains it accesses to get it to work properly, which isn’t always practical.

From Salon

At the beginning of the review, I mentioned that Avast’s website isn’t the most informative, as it is light on technical details.

From Salon

I’d say that privacy isn’t one of Avast Secureline VPN’s strong points.

From Salon

It’s a bit odd that the three-year plan isn’t at a lower monthly rate than the two-year plan, but that’s their offer.

From Salon

Powell also said he’d stay on as Fed Chair if his potential successor, Kevin Warsh, isn’t confirmed by the Senate when Powell’s term ends.

From Barron's