Datapoint Singapore Bazaar Malay/Social variation: phonology
As Bazaar Malay is no one's first language, variation obviously occurs in terms of phonology due to the phonological influence of the first language of the speakers.
Variation in the lexicon can also be observed
as Bazaar Malay speakers normally fall back on their first language should they be lost for words in Bazaar Malay.
However, it is suprising to find that social factors (especially the numerical dominance of the Hokkien Chinese) override linguistic factors, as the interference of phonology and syntax of Hokkien Chinese can be seen in the varieties spoken not only by Chinese but also by other non-Chinese groups.
Values 
Widespread
- Confidence:
- Unspecified