Latin Letter Glottal Stop Letter
ʔ (U+0294) is the Latin Letter Glottal Stop used in phonetic and linguistic writing.
U+0294
ʔ is a special Latin Extended character known as the glottal stop. It’s commonly used to represent a specific speech sound in phonetic and linguistic contexts. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text and code.
Latin Letter Glottal Stop Letter Meaning
The symbol ʔ is the Latin Letter Glottal Stop (Unicode U+0294). A glottal stop is a consonant-like sound produced by briefly closing the vocal cords, creating a momentary stop in airflow. In linguistic and phonetic transcription, ʔ is often used to represent that sound precisely. Because it is a real Unicode character, you can use it in documentation, language notes, subtitles, and annotated writing where a consistent character is needed. It may also appear in orthographies or romanization systems for languages that mark this consonant, especially when writers want a clear, typable symbol rather than punctuation.
Common uses
- •Phonetic transcription in linguistics papers and notes
- •Labeling and annotating speech sounds in language documentation
- •Writing or proofing romanized spellings that include a glottal stop
- •Preparing captions or subtitles for linguistics content
- •Creating searchable text for language datasets and glossaries
Examples
ʔ Latin Letter Glottal Stop (U+0294)
- ʔmaʔa (example transcription including a glottal stop)
- ʔtəˈʔen (example phonetic form using ʔ)
- ʔThe word contains a glottal stop: ʔ between vowels.
- ʔIPA-style notes: /aʔi/ (example sequence with ʔ)
- ʔGlossary entry: ʔ—glottal stop sound (example annotation)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0294 | |
| HTML Entity | ʔ | |
| HTML Code | ʔ | |
| CSS | \0294 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 660 | |
| Decimal | 660 |
How to type Latin Letter Glottal Stop Letter (ʔ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 660 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0294 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0294. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0294, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʔ 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 Letter Glottal Stop letter mean?
The symbol ʔ is the Latin Letter Glottal Stop (Unicode U+0294). A glottal stop is a consonant-like sound produced by briefly closing the vocal cords, creating a momentary stop in airflow. In linguistic and phonetic transcription, ʔ is often used to represent that sound precisely. Because it is a real Unicode character, you can use it in documentation, language notes, subtitles, and annotated writing where a consistent character is needed. It may also appear in orthographies or romanization systems for languages that mark this consonant, especially when writers want a clear, typable symbol rather than punctuation.
What is the Unicode code point for ʔ?
The symbol ʔ is Unicode U+0294 (LATIN LETTER GLOTTAL STOP).
How do I type ʔ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ʔ (which renders ʔ).
What’s the difference between ʔ and an apostrophe (')?
ʔ is the Latin Letter Glottal Stop (U+0294), a dedicated Unicode character. The apostrophe (') is different and typically won’t represent the same sound in transcription.
Can I use ʔ in programming code?
Yes. You can use the JavaScript escape \\u{0294} or the CSS escape \\0294 to insert it reliably.