Khmer Vowel Sign Yy Letter
“ឺ” is the Khmer vowel sign YY used to form vowel sounds in Khmer writing.
U+17BA
“ឺ” is a Khmer vowel sign represented by the Unicode code point U+17BA. You can copy it directly or insert it using common HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes. This page gives practical ways to use and reference the symbol.
Khmer Vowel Sign Yy Letter Meaning
“ឺ” is the Khmer vowel sign YY (Unicode: U+17BA, HTML entity: ឺ). As a vowel sign in Khmer script, it modifies the vowel sound associated with the consonant it combines with. In practice, it appears as part of standard Khmer spelling and word formation, so it’s typically found alongside consonant characters rather than standing alone. When you typeset or program Khmer text, using the exact Unicode character helps ensure correct rendering across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Pasting Khmer text into documents or messaging apps
- •Building Khmer language content in web pages and editors
- •Using the symbol in typography or font testing for Khmer scripts
- •Entering exact Unicode text in developer tools and logs
- •Referencing the symbol in writing, subtitles, or caption workflows
Examples
ឺ (Khmer Vowel Sign YY)
- ឺCopy/paste: ឺ
- ឺUnicode reference: U+17BA corresponds to ឺ
- ឺHTML usage: ឺ
- ឺCSS escape: \\17BA
- ឺJavaScript escape: \\u{17BA}
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+17BA | |
| HTML Entity | ឺ | |
| HTML Code | ឺ | |
| CSS | \17BA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 6074 | |
| Decimal | 6074 |
How to type Khmer Vowel Sign Yy Letter (ឺ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 6074 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 17BA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 17BA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 17ba, 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 Yy letter mean?
“ឺ” is the Khmer vowel sign YY (Unicode: U+17BA, HTML entity: ឺ). As a vowel sign in Khmer script, it modifies the vowel sound associated with the consonant it combines with. In practice, it appears as part of standard Khmer spelling and word formation, so it’s typically found alongside consonant characters rather than standing alone. When you typeset or program Khmer text, using the exact Unicode character helps ensure correct rendering across fonts and platforms.
What Unicode character is “ឺ”?
“ឺ” is KHMER VOWEL SIGN YY with Unicode code point U+17BA.
How can I copy “ឺ” into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ឺ
What is the CSS escape for “ឺ”?
The CSS escape is: \\17BA
How do I use “ឺ” in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{17BA}