Latin Letter Reversed Glottal Stop With Stroke Letter
ʢ (U+02A2) is a Latin Extended phonetic-style letter: Latin letter reversed glottal stop with stroke.
U+02A2
ʢ is a specialized Latin Extended character used in transcription and typography. Because it’s not common in everyday writing, it’s often needed for specific linguistic or technical contexts. Use the copy options below to insert it reliably.
Latin Letter Reversed Glottal Stop With Stroke Letter Meaning
The character ʢ is “LATIN LETTER REVERSED GLOTTAL STOP WITH STROKE” (Unicode U+02A2). It’s primarily used as a typographic symbol in phonetic or linguistic transcription systems, where glottal-related sounds and markings must be represented precisely. The visual design (a reversed glottal stop form with an added stroke) helps distinguish it from related glottal stop characters. In practice, you’ll see it in fonts or texts that aim for accurate character-level fidelity, such as annotated language data, academic notes, or specialized writing tools. Like many Latin Extended letters, it may require a font that supports it.
Common uses
- •Copying into linguistic notes where a reversed glottal stop symbol with stroke is required
- •Creating accurate phonetic transcriptions in documents and manuscripts
- •Labeling fields or annotations in language datasets and transcription projects
- •Typing specialized characters in academic writing and style-sensitive drafts
- •Using the character in web content when you need the exact Unicode glyph
Examples
ʢ Latin Letter Reversed Glottal Stop with Stroke
- ʢbəʢa
- ʢɡaʢə
- ʢtranscription: ʢ
- ʢdialect sample ʢ-variant
- ʢphonetic label: ʢ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+02A2 | |
| HTML Entity | ʢ | |
| HTML Code | ʢ | |
| CSS | \02A2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 674 | |
| Decimal | 674 |
How to type Latin Letter Reversed Glottal Stop With Stroke Letter (ʢ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 674 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 02A2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 02A2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 02a2, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʢ 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 Reversed Glottal Stop With Stroke letter mean?
The character ʢ is “LATIN LETTER REVERSED GLOTTAL STOP WITH STROKE” (Unicode U+02A2). It’s primarily used as a typographic symbol in phonetic or linguistic transcription systems, where glottal-related sounds and markings must be represented precisely. The visual design (a reversed glottal stop form with an added stroke) helps distinguish it from related glottal stop characters. In practice, you’ll see it in fonts or texts that aim for accurate character-level fidelity, such as annotated language data, academic notes, or specialized writing tools. Like many Latin Extended letters, it may require a font that supports it.
What is the Unicode code point for ʢ?
The Unicode code point for ʢ is U+02A2.
How can I copy ʢ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ʢ (or ʢ).
Will ʢ display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font support. If the font doesn’t include the glyph, you may see a fallback box or a missing character.
What is ʢ commonly used for?
It’s most often used in phonetic or linguistic transcription contexts where precise, distinct symbols are needed.