soft a

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Synonyms: softa, soft c

Antonyms: softa, soft c

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|informal|United States|phonology}} The [[schwa]] at the end of the [[African-American Vernacular English]] word {{m|en|nigga}}, as contrasted with the [[hard r]] at the end of the word {{m|en|nigger}} when spoken with a [[General American]] accent (which is considered very offensive).

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