Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Au Letter
ੌ is the Gurmukhi vowel sign AU used in Punjabi writing to mark the AU vowel sound.
U+0A4C
ੌ (Gurmukhi Vowel Sign AU) is a character used in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. It typically appears as a vowel sign that combines with other letters in a word. Use the copy options below to paste it reliably in documents and code.
Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Au Letter Meaning
The character ੌ is named “Gurmukhi Vowel Sign AU” (Unicode U+0A4C). In the Gurmukhi script, it functions as a vowel sign, meaning it is used alongside consonant letters rather than standing alone as a full letter. Visually, it signals that the vowel sound /au/ should be read for the syllable being written. When you insert it in text, proper font support and correct shaping behavior are important so it displays in the right position relative to the base consonant.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Punjabi (Gurmukhi) text where the AU vowel sign is required
- •Adding correct vowel signs in captions, subtitles, or educational material
- •Preparing UI text or forms that include Gurmukhi characters
- •Linguistic and documentation work involving Unicode Gurmukhi signs
- •Developer tasks: inserting the exact character using Unicode/HTML/CSS/JS escapes
Examples
ੌ – Gurmukhi Vowel Sign AU
- ੌੌ
- ੌਪੌੌ
- ੌਕੌ
- ੌਗੌ
- ੌਸੌ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A4C | |
| HTML Entity | ੌ | |
| HTML Code | ੌ | |
| CSS | \0A4C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2636 | |
| Decimal | 2636 |
How to type Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Au Letter (ੌ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2636 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A4C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A4C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a4c, 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 Vowel Sign Au letter mean?
The character ੌ is named “Gurmukhi Vowel Sign AU” (Unicode U+0A4C). In the Gurmukhi script, it functions as a vowel sign, meaning it is used alongside consonant letters rather than standing alone as a full letter. Visually, it signals that the vowel sound /au/ should be read for the syllable being written. When you insert it in text, proper font support and correct shaping behavior are important so it displays in the right position relative to the base consonant.
What is the Unicode value for ੌ?
The Unicode code point for ੌ is U+0A4C.
How can I paste ੌ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ੌ or paste the character directly.
What do the CSS and JavaScript escapes look like?
CSS escape: \\0A4C. JavaScript escape: \\u{0A4C}.
Why doesn’t ੌ look correct on my page sometimes?
If the font doesn’t support Gurmukhi vowel signs or if shaping isn’t handled correctly, it may not render in the right position. Try a Gurmukhi-capable Unicode font.