The Irpinian dialect, or Irpino, is the dialect of
Neapolitan language
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in the
Province of Avellino in the
Italian region of
Campania
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. It differs from other varieties in certain phrases, pronunciation and the use of definite articles. The dialect is heavily influenced by its geographical neighbours. For example, in the northern area of Avellino, there are some undertones of the
Beneventan dialect; and the
Arianese dialect, spoken in
Ariano Irpino along the border with Apulia, has distinct
Pugliese influences.
Dialects of Neapolitan
Province of Avellino
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