Meaning of soft a | Babel Free
Definitions
The schwa at the end of the African-American Vernacular English word nigga, as contrasted with the hard r at the end of the word nigger when spoken with a General American accent (which is considered very offensive).
US, informal
Examples
“First and foremost / You are under no circumstances / Ever permitted / To say the n-word / I don't care if it's soft a or hard r”
“Opinions will continue to differ about the N-word — does pronunciation that ends in a soft “a” versus a hard “r” make a difference?”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.