African American Vernacular English
African American Vernacular English
African American Vernacular English (AAVE), also known as Black English in North American linguistics, is a variety (dialect, ethnolect and sociolect) of American English, most commonly spoken today by urban working-class and largely bi-dialectal middle-class African Americans.
Pronunciation
African American Vernacular English: /ˈæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən vərˈnækjʊlər ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
Etymology
The term "African American Vernacular English" is relatively new, having been coined by linguists in the late 20th century. The term reflects the combination of African linguistic roots, American cultural context, and the vernacular, or everyday expression, of English.
Related Terms
- Dialect: A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
- Ethnolect: A variety of a language associated with a certain ethnic or cultural subgroup.
- Sociolect: A dialect that is associated with a particular social class.
- American English: The set of varieties of the English language native to the United States.
See Also
References
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (1993). Definitions of communication terms. ASHA, 35(4), 40–41.
- Rickford, J. R.. (1999). African American Vernacular English: Features, evolution, educational implications. Wiley-Blackwell.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on African American Vernacular English
- Wikipedia's article - African American Vernacular English
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