Gurmukhi Addak Letter
Gurmukhi Addak (ੱ) is a Punjabi script sign used to mark consonant gemination in text.
U+0A71
Gurmukhi Addak (Unicode U+0A71) is written as the character “ੱ”. It appears in Punjabi (Gurmukhi) spelling to affect how consonants are pronounced. Use the copy options below to insert it in documents and web text.
Gurmukhi Addak Letter Meaning
Gurmukhi Addak (ੱ, U+0A71) is a vowel sign used in the Gurmukhi script (Punjabi). In practical reading, it typically signals consonant gemination—meaning the following consonant is pronounced “doubled” or held longer. Like other Gurmukhi combining signs, Addak does not stand as a standalone sound; instead, it modifies the letter that comes before or around it according to Gurmukhi orthography. If you are working with Punjabi text, you’ll usually see it inside words rather than as punctuation or a symbol on its own.
Common uses
- •Writing Punjabi words in Gurmukhi where consonant doubling is required
- •Correcting or formatting Punjabi text in editors, fonts, and e-learning content
- •Preparing search/label text that must match standard Punjabi spelling
- •Using the character in transliteration or script conversion workflows that target Gurmukhi
- •Adding proper orthography in social media posts and captions written in Punjabi
Examples
ੱ — Gurmukhi Addak (U+0A71)
- ੱਕੱਦ
- ੱਹੱਥ
- ੱਜਿੱਤ
- ੱਸੱਦਾ
- ੱਪੱਤਰ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A71 | |
| HTML Entity | ੱ | |
| HTML Code | ੱ | |
| CSS | \0A71 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2673 | |
| Decimal | 2673 |
How to type Gurmukhi Addak Letter (ੱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2673 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A71 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A71. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a71, 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 Gurmukhi Addak letter mean?
Gurmukhi Addak (ੱ, U+0A71) is a vowel sign used in the Gurmukhi script (Punjabi). In practical reading, it typically signals consonant gemination—meaning the following consonant is pronounced “doubled” or held longer. Like other Gurmukhi combining signs, Addak does not stand as a standalone sound; instead, it modifies the letter that comes before or around it according to Gurmukhi orthography. If you are working with Punjabi text, you’ll usually see it inside words rather than as punctuation or a symbol on its own.
What is the Unicode for “ੱ”?
The Unicode code point for “ੱ” is U+0A71.
How can I type or insert Gurmukhi Addak on a website?
You can copy the character directly, or use its HTML entity (ੱ) and ensure the page uses a Unicode-capable font for Gurmukhi.
Is “ੱ” a punctuation mark?
No. It is a Gurmukhi script character used as a vowel sign to modify pronunciation (commonly consonant gemination), not punctuation.
Why does it sometimes look misaligned in text?
Combining/mark behavior depends on the font and shaping engine. If alignment looks off, try a font that supports Gurmukhi shaping or check your browser’s text rendering.