Vietic Languages - Classification

Classification

The following classification of the Vietic languages is from Chamberlain (2003:422), as quoted in Sidwell (2009:145). Unlike past classifications, there as a sixth "South" branch that includes Kri, a newly described language.

Vietic
- North (Viet–Muong)
  - Vietnamese
  - Mường
  - Nguồn
- Northwest (Cuoi)
  - Toum
  - Liha
  - Phong
- West (Thavưng)
  - Ahoe
  - Ahao
  - Ahlao
- Southeast (Chut)
  - Cheut
  - Rục
  - Sách
  - Mày
  - Malieng
  - (Arem ?)
  - (Kata)
- Southwest (Maleng)
  - Atel
  - Thémarou
  - Arao
  - Makang
  - Malang
  - Maleng
  - Tơe
- South (Kri)
  - Kri
  - Phóng
  - Mlengbrou