General Australian
The mainstream variety of Australian English, used by the majority of speakers nationally. The General Australian sociolect, sitting between Broad and Cultivated extremes.
- Approximate centre
- -33.87°, 151.21°
Dialect comparison
Australian English vs Cultivated Australian
Compare two dialects of English side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
The historically prestigious Australian English variety, modelled on British Received Pronunciation. Once dominant in broadcasting and law; now rare in everyday speech.
- Approximate centre
- -37.81°, 144.96°
Keep exploring
Read the full picture of English and the dialects within it.