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Khmer Vowel Sign Ya Letter

ឿ is the Khmer vowel sign ya (U+17BF) used to add a vowel sound to Khmer letters.

U+17BF

ឿ is a Khmer script vowel sign with the Unicode code point U+17BF. In Khmer writing, it modifies how the attached consonant is pronounced. Use the copy options below to paste it into documents, designs, or code.

Khmer Vowel Sign Ya Letter Meaning

ឿ (Khmer Vowel Sign Ya) is a vowel sign in the Khmer writing system. Like other Khmer vowel signs, it is not typically used as a standalone character; instead, it attaches to (or is positioned relative to) a Khmer consonant letter to represent a vowel sound. Because Khmer vowels are sign-based, the visible form and placement can depend on the neighboring letter shapes and text rendering. When you copy or type this character, make sure the text uses a Khmer-capable font and that your renderer supports Khmer shaping so the sign appears correctly.

Common uses

  • Typing or entering Khmer text in messages, notes, and documents
  • Designing Khmer typography in layout software and graphic tools
  • Building multilingual UI text that includes Khmer vowel signs
  • Correcting or validating Khmer spelling in editors and word processors
  • Using in web content or documentation where Khmer characters must display accurately

Examples

ឿ | Khmer Vowel Sign Ya (U+17BF)

  • ខឿ
  • សឿ
  • តឿ
  • ពឿ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+17BF
HTML Entityឿ
HTML Codeឿ
CSS\17BF

FAQ

What does the Khmer Vowel Sign Ya letter mean?

ឿ (Khmer Vowel Sign Ya) is a vowel sign in the Khmer writing system. Like other Khmer vowel signs, it is not typically used as a standalone character; instead, it attaches to (or is positioned relative to) a Khmer consonant letter to represent a vowel sound. Because Khmer vowels are sign-based, the visible form and placement can depend on the neighboring letter shapes and text rendering. When you copy or type this character, make sure the text uses a Khmer-capable font and that your renderer supports Khmer shaping so the sign appears correctly.

What is the Unicode code point for ឿ?

ឿ is U+17BF (KHMER VOWEL SIGN YA).

How do I copy ឿ in HTML?

You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity ឿ.

What is the CSS escape for this symbol?

The CSS escape is \\17BF.

Will ឿ display correctly in all fonts?

It should display properly in fonts that support Khmer shaping and glyphs; otherwise, placement and appearance may be wrong.