Phunoi

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A language of Laos

ISO 639-3
pho
Alternate Names
Phounoy, Phu Noi, Punoi, Singsily, Sinsali
User Population

39,200 (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Phongsali province.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southern, Bisoid
Dialects

Black Khoany, White Khoany, Mung, Hwethom, Khaskhong. Reportedly similar to Bisu [bzi], Pyen [pyy], and Mpi [mpz]. Listed dialects may be separate languages.

Language Use

Vigorous. Also use Lao [lao].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Phunoi
Writing

Lao script [Laoo].

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Buddhist.