Latin Capital Letter U With Tilde Below Letter
Ṵ is the Latin capital letter U with a tilde below diacritic, used to represent a modified U.
U+1E74
Ṵ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It represents a capital U with a tilde placed below the letter, which can be important for accurate spelling in certain writing systems and transcriptions.
Latin Capital Letter U With Tilde Below Letter Meaning
Ṵ (Unicode U+1E74) is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER U WITH TILDE BELOW.” It’s a modified form of the letter U where the tilde is positioned below the character. In writing and transcription, this kind of diacritic is typically used to distinguish one sound or form from a plain U—whether in a specific orthography, a transliteration scheme, or a phonetic notation. Because diacritics carry meaning, using the correct combined character (rather than a plain U plus a generic tilde) helps keep spelling and labels precise across documents, fonts, and web pages.
Common uses
- •Correctly typing a capital U with a diacritic in names or titles that require it
- •Transcribing text where a tilde-below distinguishes a particular pronunciation
- •Labeling datasets, forms, or catalogs using exact Unicode characters
- •Designing typographic layouts that need accurate diacritics and character matching
- •Creating consistent social media or UI text where a specific character variant matters
Examples
Ṵ U with Tilde Below
- ṴṴaṇḍaḥ is listed as Ṵaṇḍaḥ in the document.
- ṴPlease confirm the spelling of Ṵu with the tilde below.
- ṴThe chart header shows Ṵ as a distinct capital letter.
- ṴOur transliteration notes use Ṵ to mark a specific vowel quality.
- ṴSection title: Ṵ—Capital U with tilde below.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E74 | |
| HTML Entity | Ṵ | |
| HTML Code | Ṵ | |
| CSS | \1E74 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7796 | |
| Decimal | 7796 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter U With Tilde Below Letter (Ṵ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7796 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E74 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E74. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e74, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ṵ 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 U With Tilde Below letter mean?
Ṵ (Unicode U+1E74) is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER U WITH TILDE BELOW.” It’s a modified form of the letter U where the tilde is positioned below the character. In writing and transcription, this kind of diacritic is typically used to distinguish one sound or form from a plain U—whether in a specific orthography, a transliteration scheme, or a phonetic notation. Because diacritics carry meaning, using the correct combined character (rather than a plain U plus a generic tilde) helps keep spelling and labels precise across documents, fonts, and web pages.
What is the Unicode code point for Ṵ?
Ṵ is Unicode U+1E74.
How can I copy Ṵ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ṵ
What are the CSS and JavaScript escape forms for Ṵ?
CSS escape: \\1E74. JavaScript escape: \\u{1E74}.
Is Ṵ the same as using a plain U with a tilde above?
No. Ṵ specifically uses a tilde below on the capital U, so it is not the same as a tilde above or a plain U.