Pear

A language of Cambodia

ISO 639: pcb
Alternate Names: Por
Population: 1,670 (2011). Ethnic population: 1,830 (2008 census).
Location:: Preah Vihear province: Rovieng district, 3–4 villages.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund).
Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Pearic, Eastern
Language Use: All ethnic Pear learn Khmer [khm] first, while most learn to speak some Pear by the time they become adults (2011 E. Pawley). Older adults only. All shifted to Khmer [khm].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Pear
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Preah Vihear province: Rovieng district, 3–4 villages.