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Lao language

NameLao
Nativename  phasa lao
Pronunciationpʰáːsǎː láːw
ScriptLao script
StatesLaos, Thailand, U.S., France, Canada, China, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina (Misiones Province).
Speakers5,225,552 (2006), roughly 20 million if Isan speakers are included.
FamilycolorKradai
Fam1Tai � Kadai
Fam2Tai
Fam3Southwestern
Fam4East Central
Fam5Lao � Phutai
NationLaos
Iso1lo|iso2=lao|iso3=lao
NoticeIPA

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Lao or Laotian (ພາສາລາວ, BGN/PCGN: phasa lao, -lopʰáːsǎː láːwIPA) is a tonal language of the Tai � Kadai language family. It is the official language of Laos, and also spoken in the northeast of Thailand, where it is usually referred to as the Isan language. Being the primary language of the Lao people, Lao is also an important second language for the multitude of ethnic groups in Laos and in Isan. Lao, like all languages in Laos, is written in an abugida script. Although there is no official standard, the Vientiane dialect has become the de facto standard.


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