Devanagari Vowel Sign Uu Letter
The Devanagari vowel sign ू (UU) is used to add the long “oo” vowel sound to a Devanagari consonant.
U+0942
The symbol “ू” is the Devanagari Vowel Sign UU (U+0942). It’s commonly used in Hindi and other Devanagari-written languages. Use the copy options below for accurate Unicode text and developer-friendly escapes.
Devanagari Vowel Sign Uu Letter Meaning
Devanagari Vowel Sign UU (ू) is a combining vowel sign, meaning it typically attaches to a preceding consonant letter to modify its pronunciation. In general, it represents the long “oo” sound (often similar to “oo” in “food”), depending on the base consonant and the word’s spelling. Because it is a combining mark, spacing and placement can depend on the surrounding characters and the font/renderer. When copying, using the exact Unicode character U+0942 helps keep the sign attached correctly and ensures consistent behavior across editors and web platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing or proofreading Hindi/Devanagari text that requires the long “oo” vowel sign
- •Typing the vowel sign when composing Devanagari words in mobile or desktop IMEs
- •Designing multilingual UI or forms that display Devanagari correctly
- •Creating content templates for writers and editors who need accurate Devanagari diacritics
- •Generating Devanagari text in software using Unicode code points and escapes
Examples
ू (Devanagari Vowel Sign UU) Symbol Copy Guide
- ूक + ू = कू
- ूस + ू = सू
- ूम + ू = मू
- ूद + ू = दू
- ूत + ू = तू
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0942 | |
| HTML Entity | ू | |
| HTML Code | ू | |
| CSS | \0942 |
FAQ
What does the Devanagari Vowel Sign Uu letter mean?
Devanagari Vowel Sign UU (ू) is a combining vowel sign, meaning it typically attaches to a preceding consonant letter to modify its pronunciation. In general, it represents the long “oo” sound (often similar to “oo” in “food”), depending on the base consonant and the word’s spelling. Because it is a combining mark, spacing and placement can depend on the surrounding characters and the font/renderer. When copying, using the exact Unicode character U+0942 helps keep the sign attached correctly and ensures consistent behavior across editors and web platforms.
Is ू a standalone letter?
No. ू is a Devanagari vowel sign that is typically used as a combining mark attached to a consonant.
What is the Unicode for ू?
The Unicode code point is U+0942.
How can I copy ू into code?
You can use the provided escapes: CSS \u0000\\0942, and JavaScript \\u{0942} (exactly as shown on the page).
Why does the placement look different in some apps?
Rendering depends on fonts and text shaping. Using the exact Unicode character U+0942 and a Devanagari-capable font usually improves placement.