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

However, according to Phan (2012), Mường is not a valid subgroup, but rather a paraphyletic taxon.