Arem language

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Arem
Native toLaos, Vietnam
Native speakers
(270 cited 1996–2009)[1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3aem
Glottologarem1240
ELPArem

Arem is an endangered language spoken in a small area on either side of the LaosVietnam border. Its nearest relative may be the Chut language of Vietnam.

Arem lacks the breathy phonation common to most Vietic languages, but does have glottalized final consonants.[2]

References

  1. ^ Arem at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ [1]