The Main Features of Cambodian Pronunciation

The pronunciation here described is that of Mr. Keng Vannsak, a young Cambodian born at Kompong Chhnang. The words quoted in illustration of the text are shown both in Cambodian script and in a simplified phonetic transcription based on that of the International Phonetic Association. Where it has been considered useful, a more detailed transcription in general phonetic terms has been given in square brackets. All examples have been checked with a second Cambodian, Mr. Keo Mongkry, and where his usage differs from that of Mr. Keng, this has been noted.