Bru language
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Bruu is a Mon–Khmer dialect continuum
spoken by the Bru people
of mainland Southeast Asia
. There are varieties called Bruu, Western Bru in Thailand and Eastern Bruu in Laos and Vietname, which are partially intelligible. In addition, Sidwell (2003–2006) notes that Kataang
(Katang) spoken by the Katang people of Laos is also a variety of Bruu.
In Laos, Sô
also goes by the name of Bru.
Dialect continuum
A dialect continuum, or dialect area, was defined by Leonard Bloomfield as a range of dialects spoken across some geographical area that differ only slightly between neighboring areas, but as one travels in any direction, these differences accumulate such that speakers from opposite ends of the...
spoken by the Bru people
Bru people
The Bru are an ethnic group living in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. They speak Bru, a Mon–Khmer language, which has several dialects...
of mainland Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
. There are varieties called Bruu, Western Bru in Thailand and Eastern Bruu in Laos and Vietname, which are partially intelligible. In addition, Sidwell (2003–2006) notes that Kataang
Kataang dialect
Kataang is a dialect of the Bru language spoken in Laos....
(Katang) spoken by the Katang people of Laos is also a variety of Bruu.
In Laos, Sô
Sô language
Sô is a Katuic language of Laos and Thailand."Sô" is the name used in Thailand. In Laos it is known as "Mangkong" or "Bru"....
also goes by the name of Bru.