aren't you / are you not

'Fine' is not a word we use in this way - we don't ask people if they are or are not fine.

Although someone can say 'I am fine' it would be in reply to a question like 'How are you?'

Ok. Thank you.

Can you throw some light on the usage of 'aren't you' and 'are you not'? Which is more common?

Thanks.

AnonymousWhich of these is common -

Aren't you fine?

Are you not fine?

Thanks.

Try "well" instead of "fine".

Both forms would then be OK. The second is more emphatic and may be used/seen as criticism (for example, sarcastically.)

AnonymousOk. Thank you.

Can you throw some light on the usage of 'aren't you' and 'are you not'? Which is more common?

Thanks.

Hi Anon,



Here are few examples for using “aren’t you” for you reference:



1) Aren’t you supposed to be going to the banquet this evening? It’s already !

2) Are y

At least in the U.S., "aren't you" is much more commonly used in conversation. "Are you not" sounds formal and old-fashioned -- it might be used in a courtroom, for instance. ("Say, aren't you Betty's husband?" compared to "Are you not the husband of the defendant?")

In AmE, it's "aren't you" (arn choo) in everyday conversation.

"fine" normally requires assertive context - not interrogative or negative context.

CJ

CalifJimIn AmE, it's "aren't you" (arn choo) in everyday conversation.

"fine" normally requires assertive context - not interrogative or negative context.

CJ

/a:nchu:/

Diamondrg,

For AmE, I would definitely include the 'r'!

CJ

It's a pity we can't use IPA characters.

How would you pronounce this?

Do you want to get a cuppa?

/du yu/ is wrong?

or is it /ju:/? /j/ represents the sound in, for example, "jug".

How can you explain the change?