Khmer Independent Vowel Ry Letter
ឫ is the Khmer independent vowel ry character, encoded as Unicode U+17AB.
U+17AB
ឫ (Khmer independent vowel ry) is used as a standalone vowel sign in Khmer text. This page provides copy-friendly options and the official Unicode details so you can use it in web and design work.
Khmer Independent Vowel Ry Letter Meaning
ឫ is the Khmer independent vowel known as “RY” (unicode name: KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL RY). As an independent vowel, it can appear without a leading consonant, depending on how the Khmer word is written. In practice, it’s encountered in Khmer orthography and should be treated as a full vowel character rather than a combining mark. When you’re copying or rendering Khmer text, using the correct Unicode code point (U+17AB) helps ensure consistent display across fonts, browsers, and editors.
Common uses
- •Copying Khmer text for notes, captions, or social media posts
- •Typing Khmer vowels correctly in forms and content fields that support Unicode
- •Rendering Khmer characters in web pages using Unicode strings
- •Designing Khmer typography in posters, signage, and branding assets
- •Building developer templates that reliably insert Khmer characters
Examples
ឫ Khmer Independent Vowel Ry
- ឫឫ នៅទីនេះ
- ឫអក្សរ ឫ មានតម្លៃជា “vowel”
- ឫសរសេរ ឫ ដើម្បីបញ្ចប់ពាក្យ
- ឫឫ ជាអក្សរខ្មែរឯករាជ្យ
- ឫសូមចម្លង ឫ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17AB | |
| HTML Entity | ឫ | |
| HTML Code | ឫ | |
| CSS | \17AB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6059 | |
| Decimal | 6059 |
How to type Khmer Independent Vowel Ry Letter (ឫ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6059 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 17AB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 17AB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 17ab, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ឫ 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 Khmer Independent Vowel Ry letter mean?
ឫ is the Khmer independent vowel known as “RY” (unicode name: KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL RY). As an independent vowel, it can appear without a leading consonant, depending on how the Khmer word is written. In practice, it’s encountered in Khmer orthography and should be treated as a full vowel character rather than a combining mark. When you’re copying or rendering Khmer text, using the correct Unicode code point (U+17AB) helps ensure consistent display across fonts, browsers, and editors.
What is the Unicode code point for ឫ?
ឫ is Unicode U+17AB (unicode name: KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL RY).
How can I copy this character into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ឫ (or paste the character directly).
What escape sequence works in JavaScript?
You can use \\u{17AB} to insert the character in JavaScript.
Is this character an independent vowel or a combining mark?
It’s an independent vowel character (KHMER INDEPENDENT VOWEL RY), intended to stand as a vowel in Khmer text.