How Do You Spell MONKHMER?

Pronunciation: [mˈʌnkhmə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Monkhmer" can be confusing at first glance. It refers to the Mon-Khmer language family, spoken in Southeast Asia. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is [mɑn-ˈkəmər]. The first syllable, "mon," is pronounced with an open "o" sound, followed by a glottal stop indicated by the hyphen. The second syllable, "khmer," is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by the "m" and "r" sounds. It is important to spell this word correctly to avoid confusion when referring to this language family.

MONKHMER Meaning and Definition

1. Mon-Khmer refers to a major language family within the Austroasiatic language family, spoken by various ethnic groups primarily in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar (Burma). The term Mon-Khmer stems from the names of two dominant constituent subgroups, the Mon people and the Khmer people, whose languages are among the more prominent members of this family.

   Mon-Khmer languages are characterized by their complex tonal systems, where differences in pitch can alter the meaning of a word or phrase. These languages are also characterized by their use of syllabic structure, where each syllable tends to consist of a single consonant followed by a vowel. Many Mon-Khmer languages exhibit a subject-verb-object word order, with additional modifiers placed after the main verb.

   Within the Mon-Khmer family, there are numerous distinct languages and dialects, each with its own specific features and variations. Some of the well-known Mon-Khmer languages include Khmer, the official language of Cambodia, as well as Vietnamese, spoken in Vietnam, and Mon, spoken in Myanmar. Additionally, various minority languages such as Wa, Pear, and Stieng also belong to the Mon-Khmer family. These languages play vital roles in cultural and linguistic diversity across Southeast Asia, contributing to the region's rich heritage.

Common Misspellings for MONKHMER

• nonkhmer
• konkhmer
• minkhmer
• mknkhmer
• mlnkhmer
• mpnkhmer
• m0nkhmer
• m9nkhmer
• mobkhmer
• momkhmer
• mojkhmer
• mohkhmer
• monjhmer
• monmhmer
• monlhmer
• monohmer
• monihmer
• monkgmer
• monkbmer
• monknmer

Etymology of MONKHMER

The word "Mon-Khmer" is derived from the combination of two linguistic terms: "Mon" and "Khmer".

"Mon" refers to both an ethnic group and their language, which is spoken primarily in Myanmar (Burma). The Mon people have a long history in the region and were one of the earliest recorded inhabitants of Southeast Asia.

"Khmer" is the name of the dominant ethnic group and the official language of Cambodia. The Khmer people have a rich cultural heritage and a long-established civilization in the region.

Together, "Mon-Khmer" represents a linguistic grouping that includes the Mon and Khmer languages, as well as several related Austroasiatic languages spoken in the region, such as Khasi, Bru, Kuy, and others.