The Lao Luang Prabang Phonology in Bankhok District Uttaradit Province

Abstract

The research article is part of the research, namely the phonological 
structure of Lao Luang Prabang in Ban Khok district, Uttaradit province. The purpose 
of this study is to analyze Lao Luang Prabang consonant and vowels in Ban Khok 
district, Uttaradit province. The study is elicited by interview with basic vocabulary in 
two categories, such as plants, vegetables, fruits and clothing and accessories, ask 
interviewee and analyze the data for consonant and vowel phonemes. The result of 
this study shows that Lao Luang Prabang has 20 initial consonant phonemes, 9 final 
consonant phonemes. There are 2 vowel phonemes which consist of simple vowels 
and diphthong.