Bolognese phonology

Some prominent features of Bolognese phonology are:
 * Central vowels
 * A phonemic distinction between short vowels and corresponding diphthongs.
 * Nucleus vowel and coda consonant length have an inverse relationship
 * The realization of labio-alveolar consonants
 * Syncopation resulting in complex consonant clusters
 * Frequent slacking of word-final voiceless obstruents
 * A more exaggerated intonation in comparison with Italian

The phonemes of Bolognese are realized phonetically very differently depending on the area in or around Bologna. Significant free variation occurs in words due to complex phonological processes.

Consonant phonemes
Bolognese has 22 consonant phonemes.