Kyirong is a language from the subgroup of Tibetic languages spoken in the Gyirong County of the Shigatse prefecture, of the Tibetan Autonomous Region.
Relationship to other languages
There is a varying degree of mutual intelligibility between Kyirong and other Kyirong-Yolmo varieties. It is most closely related to the Nubri and Gyalsomdo languages, and more distantly related to other languages in the family. == Phonology ==
Phonology
Consonants There are 36 consonants in Kyirong, which are summarized in the table below. Vowels There are eight places of articulation for vowels. There is a length distinction at each place of articulation, as well as a long nasalised vowel. Tone Kyriong has a three tone system; high, medium and low. Low tone is often accompanied by breathy voice. == Sources ==