isn't

[iz-uhnt]

1. contraction of is not.

isn't

/ ˈɪzənt /

contraction

1. is not

Usage

See contraction.

Pronunciation Note

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.

Example Sentences

The dealer has agreed to meet us near a busy children's playground - which isn't an issue for him.

From BBC

"A refund isn't really going to reverse years of sun damage, is it?" one wrote in response to Ultra Violette's recall statement.

From BBC

That Slash has been dipping into more Americana-influenced music isn’t a complete surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s very hard to know from studies like this whether eating more of the vegetables actually causes improved health or whether there is some other factor going on that isn’t measured properly in the study.

From Slate

There are probably dozens, if not hundreds, of diseases where you could find some positive association like this, but in my humble opinion, that news isn’t interesting or useful to your life.

From Slate