Asked by rfvv

In Scotland and Northern Ireland, is the contracted form 'amn't' used? In a book, I read such a story? Is it right?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes, "amn't" is used there. I don't know whether it's considered standard usage though. The word "ain't" is used in the U.S., but it is not considered proper English.

Answered by rfvv
Thank you. Then how do you pronounce "amn't'? Do we pronounce the letters 'm,' 'n,' and 't' all together?
Answered by Ms. Sue
I don't know, but you're probably right.

The problem is that we have no good way of saying something like this.

I'm smart, am I not?

That's correct. but awkward.

But these are wrong.

I'm smart, ain't I?
and
I'm smart, aren't I?
and
I'm smart, amn't I?

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