How do native English speakers say "is it okay"?

Native speakers reduce "is it okay" to "izzit okay" (ɪzɪɾˈoʊkeɪ) in natural speech. Is this acceptable or permissible?

is it okay → izzit okay | Assimilation

Q: What is the connected speech form of "is it okay"?

"is it okay" becomes "izzit okay" — a assimilation pattern. The /s/ sound in 'is' often changes to a /z/ sound when followed by a vowel, and the /t/ in 'it' often becomes a quick /ɾ/ (flap T) when it's between vowel sounds.

is it okay → izzit okay ɪzɪɾˈoʊkeɪ Assimilation

Is this acceptable or permissible?

The /s/ sound in 'is' often changes to a /z/ sound when followed by a vowel, and the /t/ in 'it' often becomes a quick /ɾ/ (flap T) when it's between vowel sounds.

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is it okay → izzit okay

ɪzɪɾˈoʊkeɪ

Is this acceptable or permissible?

The /s/ sound in 'is' often changes to a /z/ sound when followed by a vowel, and the /t/ in 'it' often becomes a quick /ɾ/ (flap T) when it's between vowel sounds.

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Example 1

Is it okay if I leave early today?

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Example 2

Is it okay to bring my dog to the park?

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Example 3

Hey, is it okay if we reschedule our meeting?

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Example 4

Izzit okay if I just grab a slice of your pizza?

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Example 5

So, izzit okay if I crash on your couch tonight?

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is it okay → izzit okay