| Phong | |
|---|---|
| Kniang | |
| Native to | Laos |
| Region | SouthernHouaphanh Province |
Native speakers | 30,700 (2018)[1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | pnx |
| Glottolog | phon1246 |
| ELP | Phong-Kniang |
Phong, also known asKniang, is anAustroasiatic language of theMon–Khmer family, spoken inLaos. Its nearest relatives are the fellowXinh Mul tongues, theKhang language andPuoc language, both spoken inVietnam. The number of speakers of Phong-Kniang is estimated at 30,700.
Phong Kaneng[pʰɔːŋkᵊneːŋ] and Phong Kniang are dialects. Phong is spoken in northeastern Laos, such as in Hua Muong, Sam Neua Province.[2]
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