Lamet language

In this article, we will explore the impact that Lamet language has had on different aspects of society. Since its emergence, Lamet language has aroused great interest and has generated multiple debates around its relevance and consequences. Over the years, Lamet language has acquired a fundamental role in various areas, influencing culture, economy, politics and people's lives. Through a detailed analysis, we will examine the different facets of Lamet language and its influence today, as well as the future projections that are envisioned in relation to this phenomenon.

Lamet
Rmeet
Khamet (Xmet)
Native toLaos
EthnicityLamet
Native speakers
(20,000 cited 1995 census)
Language codes
ISO 639-3lbn
Glottologlame1256

Lamet is a Mon–Khmer language of Laos. There are also one hundred speakers in Lampang Province, Thailand, where it is known as Khamet. Lamet speakers call their language , or less commonly .

Locations

Lamet of Lampang was originally spoken in Takluh village north of Namtha in Laos.

A closely related variety called Lua' is spoken in Ban Pang Chok (Ban Lua), Wiang Pa Pao District, southern Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.

Phonology">edit]

Consonants

Initials

Labial Alveolar Palatal Velar Glottal
Nasal m n ɲ ŋ
Stop p t c k ʔ
Continuant w l,r j ɣ(ɰ?)
Fricative f s h

References

  1. ^ Lamet at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Conver, Lynn C. 1999. "A Sketch of the Phonology of a Lamet Dialect." In The Mon-Khmer Studies Journal, 29: 35-56.
  3. ^ a b Narumol, Charoenma. 1982. The phonologies of a Lampang Lamet and Wiang Papao Lua. The Mon-Khmer Studies Journal 11. 35-45.
  • Narumol, Charoenma. 1980. The sound systems of Lampang Lamet and Wiang Papao Lua. MA thesis, Mahidol University.
  • Narumol, Charoenma. 1982. The phonologies of a Lampang Lamet and Wiang Papao Lua. The Mon-Khmer Studies Journal 11. 35-45.

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