Phunoi

A language of Laos

ISO 639: pho
Alternate Names: Phounoy, Phu Noi, Punoi, Singsily, Sinsali
Population: 39,200 (2015 census). , based on ethnicity.
Location:: Phongsali province.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southern, Bisoid
Dialects: Black Khoany, White Khoany, Mung, Hwethom, Khaskhong. Reportedly similar to Bisu [bzi], Pyen [pyy], and Mpi [mpz]. Listed dialects may be separate languages.
Language Use: Vigorous.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Phunoi
Writing: Lao script [Laoo].
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Buddhist.

Location: Phongsali province.