Pacoh language

In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Pacoh language in detail. From its origins to its relevance today, we will delve into the history, evolution and different facets of Pacoh language. Through different approaches and perspectives, we will analyze its impact in various areas, as well as its influence on contemporary society and culture. In order to offer a broad and complete vision, we will address both historical and current aspects, providing the reader with a comprehensive overview of Pacoh language and its relevance in the current context.

Pacoh
Native toLaos, Vietnam
EthnicityPacoh
Native speakers
32,000 (2002–2005)
Language codes
ISO 639-3pac
Glottologpaco1243

The Pacoh language is a member of the Katuic language group, a part of the Eastern Mon–Khmer linguistic branch. Most Pacoh speakers live in central Laos and central Vietnam. Pacoh is undergoing substantial change, influenced by the Vietnamese.

Alternative names are Paco, Pokoh, Bo River Van Kieu. Its dialects are Pahi (Ba-Hi). They are officially classified by the Vietnamese government as Ta'Oi (Tà Ôi) people.

Phonology

Vowels (Sidwell 2003):

Pacoh has six vowel qualities, all of which occur long and short, in modal and creaky voice. Creaky vowels are lowered compared to modally voiced vowels. There are three diphthongs which also occur modal and creaky. Unlike other languages in the area, vowel phonation does not seem to have originated in the phonation of preceding consonants.

Monophthongs
front central back
High modal i iː ɨ ɨː u uː
Low modal e eː ə əː o oː
High creaky ḛ ḛː ə̰ ə̰ː o̰ o̰ː
Low creaky ɛ̰ ɛ̰ː a̰ a̰ː ɔ̰ ɔ̰ː
Diphthongs
front central back
Modal iə ɨə uə
Creaky ḛa ə̰a o̰a

References

  1. ^ Pacoh at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Table 41: Austroasiatic languages. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
  3. ^ Mark J. Alves. "A grammar of Pacoh: A Mon–Khmer language of the central highlands of Vietnam". Pacific Linguistics Publishers. Archived from the original on 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2007-09-11.

Further reading

  • Alves, M. J. (2006). "A grammar of Pacoh: a Mon–Khmer language of the central highlands of Vietnam". Pacific linguistics, 580. Canberra: Pacific Linguistics, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, the Australian National University. ISBN 0-85883-568-1
  • Watson, Richard L. (1964). "Pacoh Phonemes". Mon-Khmer Studies Journal.

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