How many tonal contrasts occur in Zongdi Hmong?

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Hmong-Mien languages Distribution of Hmong-Mien language family in China and Southeast Asia.

Zongdi Hmong has 12 tonal contrasts, which include both level tones and contour tones (tones that change pitch). These contrasts are a significant feature of the language's phonology, as tone is essential for identifying words in Hmong-Mien languages.1