Lao Vowel Sign Ay Letter
ໃ is the Lao vowel sign Ay (U+0EC3) used in Lao orthography.
U+0EC3
The character ໃ is known as the Lao Vowel Sign Ay. It belongs to the Lao script and has the Unicode code point U+0EC3. You can copy it directly or insert it using common web and programming escapes.
Lao Vowel Sign Ay Letter Meaning
ໃ (LAO VOWEL SIGN AY, U+0EC3) is a vowel sign used in the Lao writing system. Like many abugida/Indic-derived scripts, vowel signs affect how a consonant is pronounced and are typically attached to consonant letters rather than standing alone as an independent vowel. In practical terms, when you see ໃ in Lao text, it indicates a particular vowel quality associated with the “ay” sound category in Lao orthography. For digital work, the most important part is using the exact character U+0EC3 so fonts, rendering, and text processing behave correctly.
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting accurate Lao text in documents and chat
- •Correctly rendering Lao orthography in design mockups and branding
- •Localizing apps and websites for Lao-language UI
- •Producing subtitles, captions, or educational materials in Lao
- •Programming-safe insertion of the character using Unicode escapes
Examples
ໃ Lao Vowel Sign Ay
- ໃກ່າເຈ້າໃ່ (Lao text containing ໃ)
- ໃສົມໃຈ ເວົ້າພາສາລາວ (example Lao text with the vowel sign)
- ໃອາທິດໃນຕອນເຊົ້າ (Lao sentence example including ໃ)
- ໃພວກເຮົາເຮັດວຽກໃນທຸກມື້ (Lao example text with ໃ)
- ໃຂ້ອຍມັກການອ່ານພາສາລາວໃ (example Lao text using the sign)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0EC3 | |
| HTML Entity | ໃ | |
| HTML Code | ໃ | |
| CSS | \0EC3 |
FAQ
What does the Lao Vowel Sign Ay letter mean?
ໃ (LAO VOWEL SIGN AY, U+0EC3) is a vowel sign used in the Lao writing system. Like many abugida/Indic-derived scripts, vowel signs affect how a consonant is pronounced and are typically attached to consonant letters rather than standing alone as an independent vowel. In practical terms, when you see ໃ in Lao text, it indicates a particular vowel quality associated with the “ay” sound category in Lao orthography. For digital work, the most important part is using the exact character U+0EC3 so fonts, rendering, and text processing behave correctly.
What is the Unicode for ໃ?
The character ໃ has Unicode code point U+0EC3.
How can I copy ໃ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ໃ or paste the character directly.
Is ໃ the same as a Lao consonant?
No. ໃ is a Lao vowel sign (LAO VOWEL SIGN AY), not a standalone consonant letter.
How do I insert ໃ in JavaScript?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{0EC3} (or paste the character directly).