How do native English speakers say "is there a"?

Native speakers reduce "is there a" to "izzerə" (ɪzðər.ə) in natural speech. Used to ask if something exists or is present in a particular place.

is there a → izzerə | Assimilation

Q: What is the connected speech form of "is there a"?

"is there a" becomes "izzerə" — a assimilation pattern. The 's' sound in 'is' often changes to a 'z' sound when followed by a voiced consonant like 'th' in 'there'. The word 'a' also reduces to a weak 'uh' sound.

is there a → izzerə ɪzðər.ə Assimilation

Used to ask if something exists or is present in a particular place.

The 's' sound in 'is' often changes to a 'z' sound when followed by a voiced consonant like 'th' in 'there'. The word 'a' also reduces to a weak 'uh' sound.

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is there a → izzerə

ɪzðər.ə

Used to ask if something exists or is present in a particular place.

The 's' sound in 'is' often changes to a 'z' sound when followed by a voiced consonant like 'th' in 'there'. The word 'a' also reduces to a weak 'uh' sound.

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Example 1

Is there a bank near here?

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Example 2

Is there a problem?

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Example 3

Is there a chance we can meet later?

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Example 4

Hey, izzerə pen I can borrow?

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Example 5

So, izzerə reason you're late again?

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is there a → izzerə