Roman Italian
The Italian of Rome. A Central Italian variety widely heard through national cinema and television, occupying a middle position between Tuscan and Southern varieties.
- Approximate centre
- 41.90°, 12.50°
Dialect comparison
Romanesco vs Sicilian
Compare two dialects of Italian side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
Sicilianu
The variety of Sicily, often counted as a separate Italo-Romance language. Carries strong Greek, Arabic, Norman, and Spanish influences from the island's history.
- Approximate centre
- 38.12°, 13.36°
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