How do native English speakers say "what is"?

Native speakers reduce "what is" to "what's" (/wʌts/) in natural speech. This phrase is used to ask for information or to inquire about something. It often introduces a question.

what is → what's | Compression

Q: What is the connected speech form of "what is"?

"what is" becomes "what's" — a compression pattern. This is a very common contraction where the verb 'is' reduces and attaches to 'what' to form 'what's'. It helps English flow more smoothly and quickly in everyday speech.

what is → what's /wʌts/ Compression

This phrase is used to ask for information or to inquire about something. It often introduces a question.

This is a very common contraction where the verb 'is' reduces and attaches to 'what' to form 'what's'. It helps English flow more smoothly and quickly in everyday speech.

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what is → what's

/wʌts/

This phrase is used to ask for information or to inquire about something. It often introduces a question.

This is a very common contraction where the verb 'is' reduces and attaches to 'what' to form 'what's'. It helps English flow more smoothly and quickly in everyday speech.

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Example 2

What's happening tonight?

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Example 3

What's for dinner?

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Example 4

What's the deal with that new policy?

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What's going on over there?

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