Ijekavski is a dialect of the Serbo-Croatian language, primarily spoken in parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro. It is characterized by the pronunciation of the vowel "e" in certain words, which distinguishes it from the Ekavian dialect. This dialect is part of the broader South Slavic language family and is used by millions of speakers. The Ijekavski variant is often associated with the cultural and historical identity of the regions where it is spoken, contributing to the rich linguistic diversity of the Balkans.