The local dialect of Bitelić is described synchronically according to data collected by field research and excerpted from the recordings of free speech and dialogue of the speakers of all generations. The data was compared to that found in the existing scientific literature about Neoštokavian Ikavian dialect. The three hypotheses have been confirmed. The first one is that the local dialect of Bitelić is representative for the group of local dialects surrounding the city of Sinj, since it does not differ form them significantly. The second hypothesis is that the dialects near Sinj are a separate group of Neoštokavian Ikavian dialects, and it has been proven through comparison with existing scientific works on that dialect . The conclusion is that the local dialects do form a special sub-dialect within the Neošotkavian Ikavian dialect. Evidence confirming the third hypothesis is notable throughout the work, and has been described in the last chapter. The dialectological analysis has revealed the characteristics of Neošotkavian Ikavian dialect of Dalmatia, as well as those noted only in the area of Sinj. Sociolinguistic stratification has been established, relative to the age and the level of education of the speakers, and approximate conclusions were stated about gender differentiation.