Pronunciation: /eɪ.iː.iː/
noun Acronym for African American English, a variety of American English spoken by many African Americans
A1 AAE stands for African-American English.
A2 Learning about AAE can help students understand different dialects.
B1 Many linguists study the phonological features of AAE.
B2 AAE has its roots in the history of African Americans in the United States.
C1 The use of AAE in literature and media has been a topic of scholarly debate.
C2 Understanding the sociolinguistic aspects of AAE requires a deep dive into its linguistic history.
adjective Describing the characteristics or qualities of African American English
A1 I am learning AAE vocabulary in my English class.
A2 The AAE dialect is commonly spoken in certain regions of the United States.
B1 Understanding AAE grammar can be challenging for non-native speakers.
B2 She is fluent in both Standard English and AAE.
C1 The linguist conducted a detailed study on the evolution of AAE over the years.
C2 His research paper on AAE syntax was published in a prestigious linguistic journal.
formal The AAE (African American English) dialect has its own unique grammatical structure and vocabulary.
informal Many people in the community speak AAE as their primary language.
slang Some slang terms from AAE have become popular in mainstream culture.
figurative The use of AAE in literature can add authenticity and depth to characters.
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