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
| Unicode | U+17BF | |
| HTML Entity | ឿ | |
| HTML Code | ឿ | |
| 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.