Phunoi
A language of Laos
| Population | 35,600 in Laos (1995 census). |
| Region | North central, Phony Saly area. Also in Thailand. |
| Language map |
Laos, reference number 50 |
| Alternate names | Phounoy, Phu Noi, Punoi |
| Dialects | Black Khoany, White Khoany, Mung, Hwethom, Khaskhong. Similar to Bisu [bzi], Pyen [pyy], and Mpi [mpz]. Listed dialects may be separate languages. |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Lolo-Burmese, Loloish, Southern, Phunoi |
| Writing system | Lao script. |
| Comments | Called ‘Phunoi’ or ‘Phounoy’ in Laos, ‘Côông’ in Viet Nam. Traditional religion, Buddhist. |
Also spoken in:
Thailand
| Language name | Phunoi |
| Region | Chiangrai. |
| Language map |
Northern Thailand, reference number 41 |
| Alternate names | Phounoy, Phu Noi, Punoi |
| Dialects | Black Khoany, White Khoany, Mung, Hwethom, Khaskhong. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. |
| Comments | Known as ‘Côông’ in Viet Nam. |
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