Bengali Vowel Sign Au Letter
ৌ is the Bengali vowel sign AU (U+09CC), used to write the “au” vowel sound in Bengali.
U+09CC
The symbol ৌ (Bengali Vowel Sign AU) is a Unicode character used in Bengali spelling. It typically combines with consonants to form words. This page helps you copy the character and understand where it appears.
Bengali Vowel Sign Au Letter Meaning
ৌ (Bengali Vowel Sign AU, Unicode U+09CC) is a vowel sign in the Bengali script. Like other vowel signs, it does not stand alone like a full vowel letter; instead, it modifies a preceding consonant to produce the “au” vowel sound in syllables. In practice, you’ll see it as part of common Bengali words and names, often following a consonant in writing. If you’re working with text input, fonts, or web rendering, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character (U+09CC) so that the vowel sign displays and combines correctly.
Common uses
- •Typing Bengali words that include the “au” vowel sound (e.g., naming and everyday vocabulary)
- •Correcting spelling in Bengali text editors and word processors
- •UI and form localization for Bengali language content (labels, help text, headings)
- •Publishing Bengali content online where vowel signs must render accurately
- •Developer input handling using Unicode, HTML entities, or escape sequences
Examples
ৌ Bengali Vowel Sign AU
- ৌকৌতুক
- ৌপৌষ
- ৌমৌচাক
- ৌদৌড়
- ৌকৌশল
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+09CC | |
| HTML Entity | ৌ | |
| HTML Code | ৌ | |
| CSS | \09CC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2508 | |
| Decimal | 2508 |
How to type Bengali Vowel Sign Au Letter (ৌ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2508 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 09CC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 09CC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 09cc, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ৌ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Bengali Vowel Sign Au letter mean?
ৌ (Bengali Vowel Sign AU, Unicode U+09CC) is a vowel sign in the Bengali script. Like other vowel signs, it does not stand alone like a full vowel letter; instead, it modifies a preceding consonant to produce the “au” vowel sound in syllables. In practice, you’ll see it as part of common Bengali words and names, often following a consonant in writing. If you’re working with text input, fonts, or web rendering, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character (U+09CC) so that the vowel sign displays and combines correctly.
What Unicode character is the Bengali vowel sign AU?
It is U+09CC, written as ৌ.
How can I copy the symbol reliably?
Copy the character ৌ from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (ৌ) / escapes (\\09CC, \\u{09CC}).
Does ৌ work as a standalone letter?
It’s a vowel sign. It’s typically used in combination with a consonant to form a syllable in Bengali text.
Why might ৌ not display correctly in my app?
Most issues come from font support or encoding/rendering problems. Ensure you’re using the correct Unicode character (U+09CC) and a font that supports Bengali script.