Kannada Vowel Sign Uu Letter
ೂ is the Kannada vowel sign UU (U+0CC2) used to add the “uu” vowel sound to a base consonant.
U+0CC2
The symbol “ೂ” is known as the Kannada vowel sign UU. It’s a vowel sign, meaning it modifies how a consonant is pronounced. Use it in Kannada text when you need the “uu” sound.
Kannada Vowel Sign Uu Letter Meaning
“ೂ” (Unicode U+0CC2) is the Kannada vowel sign UU. In Kannada orthography, vowel signs are written in relation to a consonant to indicate the vowel sound that follows (or is implied by) that consonant. Specifically, this vowel sign represents the “uu” vowel value and is applied to the preceding consonant to form the intended syllable reading. Because it’s a combining-style vowel sign, its visual placement and resulting pronunciation depend on the base consonant it’s attached to. When copying or coding, use the provided character or its escapes (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to avoid font or encoding issues.
Common uses
- •Writing Kannada syllables that require the “uu” vowel after a consonant
- •Correctly spelling names and words in Kannada that use the vowel sound “uu”
- •Typography and layout of Kannada text in design tools that support Unicode
- •Social media posts where you need accurate Kannada rendering
- •Web or app text input where you must store and display the exact character
Examples
ೂ | Kannada Vowel Sign UU (U+0CC2)
- ೂಕೂ
- ೂಗೂ
- ೂತೂ
- ೂಮೂ
- ೂಹೂ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0CC2 | |
| HTML Entity | ೂ | |
| HTML Code | ೂ | |
| CSS | \0CC2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3266 | |
| Decimal | 3266 |
How to type Kannada Vowel Sign Uu Letter (ೂ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3266 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0CC2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0CC2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0cc2, 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 Kannada Vowel Sign Uu letter mean?
“ೂ” (Unicode U+0CC2) is the Kannada vowel sign UU. In Kannada orthography, vowel signs are written in relation to a consonant to indicate the vowel sound that follows (or is implied by) that consonant. Specifically, this vowel sign represents the “uu” vowel value and is applied to the preceding consonant to form the intended syllable reading. Because it’s a combining-style vowel sign, its visual placement and resulting pronunciation depend on the base consonant it’s attached to. When copying or coding, use the provided character or its escapes (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to avoid font or encoding issues.
What is the Unicode code point for Kannada vowel sign UU?
The symbol “ೂ” has Unicode code point U+0CC2.
How can I copy the character reliably?
Copy the “ೂ” character directly from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (ೂ) / CSS escape (\\0CC2) / JavaScript escape (\\u{0CC2}).
Is “ೂ” a standalone letter?
It’s a vowel sign (not a standalone letter). In Kannada writing, it modifies how a base consonant is pronounced.
Why does the symbol look different in different fonts?
Vowel signs depend on font and rendering. Different Kannada fonts may adjust placement and shape, but the underlying character (U+0CC2) remains the same.