Bengali Vowel Sign Vocalic R Letter
The Bengali vowel sign vocalic r (ৃ, U+09C3) is a combining mark used with consonants to add the “ri/ṛ” vowel sound.
U+09C3
“ৃ” is a Bengali vowel sign, not a standalone letter. It combines with a consonant to change how the consonant is pronounced. Use the forms below to copy it reliably in web pages and documents.
Bengali Vowel Sign Vocalic R Letter Meaning
The symbol “ৃ” (Bengali vowel sign vocalic r) is a combining mark used in Bengali script. Because it’s a vowel sign, it attaches to a consonant to represent the “ri/ṛ” vowel sound. In practice, you’ll usually see it placed visually before (left of) the consonant, even though it is stored as a separate Unicode code point that must be combined with surrounding letters. This makes it important for correct rendering: the character should be entered in the right order next to the consonant, and you may need a font that supports Bengali marks.
Common uses
- •Writing Bengali words that contain the “ri/ṛ” vowel sound (e.g., “কৃ…”)
- •Correctly rendering Bengali text in browsers by using Unicode (U+09C3) rather than images
- •Typography and layout work where combining marks must be preserved (copy/paste in editors)
- •Data entry and text normalization for Bengali strings (ensuring the vowel sign isn’t lost)
- •Content creation (captions, subtitles, and social posts) that require accurate Bengali script
Examples
ৃ Bengali Vowel Sign Vocalic R
- ৃকৃ
- ৃকৃষি
- ৃবৃক্ষ
- ৃদৃশ্য
- ৃতৃণ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+09C3 | |
| HTML Entity | ৃ | |
| HTML Code | ৃ | |
| CSS | \09C3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2499 | |
| Decimal | 2499 |
How to type Bengali Vowel Sign Vocalic R Letter (ৃ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2499 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 09C3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 09C3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 09c3, 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 Vocalic R letter mean?
The symbol “ৃ” (Bengali vowel sign vocalic r) is a combining mark used in Bengali script. Because it’s a vowel sign, it attaches to a consonant to represent the “ri/ṛ” vowel sound. In practice, you’ll usually see it placed visually before (left of) the consonant, even though it is stored as a separate Unicode code point that must be combined with surrounding letters. This makes it important for correct rendering: the character should be entered in the right order next to the consonant, and you may need a font that supports Bengali marks.
Is “ৃ” a standalone letter?
No. “ৃ” is a Bengali vowel sign (combining mark). It’s typically used with a consonant, where it modifies the pronunciation.
What is the Unicode code point for “ৃ”?
“ৃ” has Unicode code point U+09C3.
How can I paste or type it reliably in HTML?
You can use the numeric HTML entity: ৃ or paste the character directly. The symbol corresponds to U+09C3.
Why does the vowel sign sometimes look misplaced?
This can happen if the font doesn’t support Bengali combining marks or if the mark isn’t combined with the intended consonant in the correct text sequence.