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isn't

[ iz-uhnt ]

  1. contraction of is not.


isn't

/ ˈɪzənt /

contraction of

  1. is not


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Usage Note

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Pronunciation Note

Isn't is often pronounced [id, -nt] in the South Midland and Southern U.S., with [d], a stop consonant, substituting for [z], 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 [n], touches the upper alveolar ridge. This same process gives [wuhd, -nt] for wasn't and [bid, -nis] for business. These pronunciations are heard from speakers on all social levels.

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Example Sentences

But that conceals a great deal of variance in the outcomes: for some people, the expense isnt' worth it at all.

Until the Democrats acknowledge that and present their own plan (that isnt based on a fantasy), everything they say is a lie too.

It isnt due yet, Mr. Chumley, Jess said, undecided whether to get mad or to cry!

Certainly, replied the shorter man; and whatever Mr. Giles says it isnt our place to contradict him.

Look out, Bob, warned one of her mates; crossing your fingers isnt going to save you.

There isnt a girl in the class who doesnt need brisking up in the gym.

Isnt that Mrs. Prenticethe very rich Mrs. Prenticein her electric runabout?

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