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.
I know it isn't my fault, but the guilt is horrific.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
What matters isn’t only how much money reaches a school, but what happens after it arrives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Disney isn’t the only company raising streaming prices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Some online shopping is fun, and some isn’t.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
It isn’t a perfect place, but the conditions are luxurious compared to Tala.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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