Khmer Vowel Sign Au Letter
ៅ is the Khmer vowel sign AU (U+17C5) used to build Khmer syllables in correct spelling.
U+17C5
The symbol ៅ is known in Unicode as KHMER VOWEL SIGN AU. It belongs to the Khmer script and is used as a vowel component when forming words.
Khmer Vowel Sign Au Letter Meaning
ៅ (KHMER VOWEL SIGN AU, U+17C5) is a Khmer vowel sign that modifies how a consonant syllable is pronounced and spelled. In Khmer writing, vowel signs are not typically standalone letters; they combine with a consonant to produce a complete syllable. When you type or design Khmer text, using the correct vowel sign code point ensures that the text is rendered by Khmer-capable fonts and follows standard orthography. For best results, insert the character as part of Khmer syllable sequences rather than treating it as a separate “letter” in isolation.
Common uses
- •Typing Khmer text where the AU vowel sign is required in a syllable
- •Designing Khmer typography (labels, posters, UI text) with correct Unicode characters
- •Copy/pasting Khmer phrases in word processors, browsers, and chat apps
- •Creating multilingual content that must preserve exact Khmer spelling
- •Developer use for rendering Khmer script accurately (e.g., in web or mobile text)
Examples
ៅ (Khmer Vowel Sign AU) — Copy & Info
- ៅសៅ
- ៅកៅ
- ៅពៅ
- ៅទៅ
- ៅនៅ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17C5 | |
| HTML Entity | ៅ | |
| HTML Code | ៅ | |
| CSS | \17C5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6085 | |
| Decimal | 6085 |
How to type Khmer Vowel Sign Au Letter (ៅ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6085 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 17C5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 17C5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 17c5, 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 Khmer Vowel Sign Au letter mean?
ៅ (KHMER VOWEL SIGN AU, U+17C5) is a Khmer vowel sign that modifies how a consonant syllable is pronounced and spelled. In Khmer writing, vowel signs are not typically standalone letters; they combine with a consonant to produce a complete syllable. When you type or design Khmer text, using the correct vowel sign code point ensures that the text is rendered by Khmer-capable fonts and follows standard orthography. For best results, insert the character as part of Khmer syllable sequences rather than treating it as a separate “letter” in isolation.
What is the Unicode code point for ៅ?
The Unicode code point for ៅ (KHMER VOWEL SIGN AU) is U+17C5.
How do I copy ៅ reliably across devices?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the Unicode forms: ៅ or \\u{17C5} in your code/editor if your system supports it.
Is ៅ a standalone letter or part of a syllable?
In Khmer script, it is a vowel sign that works as part of a syllable, typically combining with a consonant to create a complete written unit.
Will ៅ display correctly without special fonts?
It should display correctly when you have a Khmer-capable font installed or embedded; otherwise, you may see missing-glyph boxes or incorrect shaping.