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Latin Capital Letter Glottal Stop Letter

Ɂ is the Latin Capital Letter Glottal Stop (U+0241), used to represent a glottal stop in linguistic transcription.

U+0241

The symbol Ɂ is Unicode character U+0241. It’s named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER GLOTTAL STOP” and is commonly used in phonetic and linguistic writing. Use it for precise, font-safe text when you need a glottal stop marker.

Latin Capital Letter Glottal Stop Letter Meaning

Ɂ (U+0241) is the “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER GLOTTAL STOP,” a character used to represent a glottal stop sound in linguistic transcription. The glottal stop is a brief pause created by constricting the vocal cords, and it can occur in many languages. In practice, Ɂ helps writers distinguish that sound from nearby consonants or other symbols used for phonetic detail. Because this character is part of the Latin Extended range, it’s often chosen when you want an explicit, standardized Unicode glyph rather than approximation with punctuation.

Common uses

  • •Phonetic transcription in linguistics documents
  • •Annotating pronunciation guides in dictionaries or language learning materials
  • •Writing language names or forms that include a glottal stop phoneme
  • •Specifying speech or phonology notes in academic drafts
  • •Adding typographic clarity in captions and subtitles that use phonetic symbols

Examples

Ɂ Latin Capital Letter Glottal Stop

  • ɁbəɁa (example with a glottal stop marker)
  • ɁtraɁeɁa in phonetic notes
  • Ɂnaʔa vs. naɁa comparison in transcription
  • Ɂglottal stop indicated as Ɂ in the appendix
  • ɁThe form is transcribed with Ɂ in this passage

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+0241
HTML EntityɁ
HTML CodeɁ
CSS\0241
Alt CodeAlt + 577
Decimal577

How to type Latin Capital Letter Glottal Stop Letter (Ɂ)

On Windows

Hold Alt and type 577 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0241 then press Alt + X.

On Mac

Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0241. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.

On Linux

Press Control + Shift + U, type 0241, then press Enter or Space.

Anywhere

Copy Ɂ 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 Latin Capital Letter Glottal Stop letter mean?

Ɂ (U+0241) is the “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER GLOTTAL STOP,” a character used to represent a glottal stop sound in linguistic transcription. The glottal stop is a brief pause created by constricting the vocal cords, and it can occur in many languages. In practice, Ɂ helps writers distinguish that sound from nearby consonants or other symbols used for phonetic detail. Because this character is part of the Latin Extended range, it’s often chosen when you want an explicit, standardized Unicode glyph rather than approximation with punctuation.

What Unicode character is Ɂ?

Ɂ is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER GLOTTAL STOP” with Unicode code point U+0241.

How do I copy Ɂ into my text?

Copy the character directly from this page (Ɂ). You can also paste the HTML entity Ɂ or the Unicode reference U+0241 depending on your workflow.

Which code formats are available for Ɂ?

Common encodings include HTML entity Ɂ, CSS escape \\0241, and JavaScript escape \\u{0241}.

Is Ɂ used like a punctuation mark?

It’s not a typical punctuation character; it’s mainly used as a phonetic/transcription symbol to mark a glottal stop in linguistic contexts.