What's a brimful of asha on a 45?

Furthermore, why do they pronounce an "r" on the end of the word "asha" when they don't spell it with one? Listen and you'll see what I mean.
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Laughman · 46-50, M

I think I remember the song is a reference to Indian films or indian culture. Not sure how, but that's all I remember.

Crazychick · 36-40, F

@Laughman Could be. But what's with the "r" sound on the end of "asha"? They sing "Brimful of ashar on a 45" but they don't spell it "ashar", they spell it "asha". What's that all about? 🤔

Laughman · 46-50, M

@Crazychick I honestly think it's because it's easier to pronounce it that way. It's easier to say 'er' than 'a'. Have a go yourself :)

Crazychick · 36-40, F

@Laughman I find it a bit difficult to pronounce a letter that's not there. Lol :)

Why would a word like "pander" be easier to say than "panda"? What's the difference in the sound? 🤔

Laughman · 46-50, M

@Crazychick it could be due to accents as well. I'm Australian, so everything is 'a'. Straya, singa(singer), the list goes on.

Crazychick · 36-40, F

@Laughman Well, there you are then. It's easy for you to pronounce words ending in "a".

Laughman · 46-50, M

@Crazychick we are now one with the linguistic arts.👍️