Latin Small Letter Cuatrillo With Comma Letter
ꜯ is the Latin Extended letter “cuatrillo with comma” used in specific Latin-script orthographies and text sources.
U+A72F
ꜯ is a Unicode character in the Latin Extended block. It’s best known as a specialized letter form rather than a general-purpose punctuation mark. Use it when your language, fonts, or reference text require the exact cuatrillo variant with a comma.
Latin Small Letter Cuatrillo With Comma Letter Meaning
ꜯ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER CUATRILLO WITH COMMA” (Unicode U+A72F). As a letter, it typically appears in words from orthographies or transcription systems that use the cuatrillo base character, with a comma mark indicating a distinct variant. Because it’s in “Latin Extended,” you may need a font that supports U+A72F to display it correctly. In most contexts, it won’t function like standard punctuation; instead, it should be treated as its own character for accurate spelling, linguistics data, typography, and consistent text rendering.
Common uses
- •Typing or editing language text that explicitly requires the cuatrillo-with-comma letter variant
- •Preparing linguistic or phonetic transcriptions that preserve exact character distinctions
- •Designing custom typography or signage where this specific glyph is needed
- •Encoding and validating Unicode text in documents, forms, or datasets
- •Citing or reproducing source text accurately in academic or reference materials
Examples
ꜯ Latin Small Letter Cuatrillo with Comma
- ꜯ…ꜯ…
- ꜯcharacter: ꜯ in the Latin Extended block
- ꜯThe letter ꜯ should be preserved in transcription.
- ꜯExample word including ꜯ (U+A72F).
- ꜯCopy ꜯ to keep the text identical.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A72F | |
| HTML Entity | ꜯ | |
| HTML Code | ꜯ | |
| CSS | \A72F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42799 | |
| Decimal | 42799 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Cuatrillo With Comma Letter (ꜯ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42799 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A72F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A72F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a72f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ꜯ 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 Small Letter Cuatrillo With Comma letter mean?
ꜯ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER CUATRILLO WITH COMMA” (Unicode U+A72F). As a letter, it typically appears in words from orthographies or transcription systems that use the cuatrillo base character, with a comma mark indicating a distinct variant. Because it’s in “Latin Extended,” you may need a font that supports U+A72F to display it correctly. In most contexts, it won’t function like standard punctuation; instead, it should be treated as its own character for accurate spelling, linguistics data, typography, and consistent text rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ꜯ?
ꜯ is Unicode U+A72F (LATIN SMALL LETTER CUATRILLO WITH COMMA).
How can I copy ꜯ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. For developers, use the provided escapes: HTML ꜯ, CSS \\A72F, or JavaScript \\u{A72F}.
Is ꜯ punctuation or a letter?
It’s a letter (Latin Small Letter Cuatrillo with Comma), not standard punctuation.
Why does ꜯ sometimes show up as a box or question mark?
Your font may not support U+A72F. Try switching to a Unicode-capable font that includes Latin Extended glyphs.