Latin Small Letter Eng Letter
ŋ is the lowercase Latin letter eng (Unicode U+014B), often used to represent the “ng” sound.
U+014B
ŋ is a special lowercase character used in Latin-based alphabets. It has a distinct Unicode identity (U+014B) and can be copied or typed using common escapes. This page helps you understand its usage and includes ready-to-paste examples.
Latin Small Letter Eng Letter Meaning
ŋ is the lowercase form of the letter known as “eng,” formally named LATIN SMALL LETTER ENG (Unicode U+014B). It is commonly used to represent the “ng” sound in writing systems and linguistic transcriptions. In everyday text, you may see it in phonetic or academic contexts, pronunciation guides, or language-learning materials. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (not just the combination of two letters), using ŋ ensures correct spelling, searching, and typography in documents and websites.
Common uses
- •Phonetic or linguistic transcription to write the “ng” sound
- •Language-learning materials that illustrate pronunciation
- •Academic notes where a distinct “eng” character improves clarity
- •Teaching scripts for constructed alphabets or orthographies
- •Custom typography and character sets in design projects
Examples
ŋ (Latin Small Letter Eng)
- ŋIɳ is sometimes written with ŋ in phonetic notes.
- ŋThe word ends with the ŋ sound.
- ŋŋ appears in this transcription of the phrase.
- ŋPlease repeat: /ŋ/.
- ŋUse ŋ for consistent “ng” representation.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+014B | |
| HTML Entity | ŋ | |
| HTML Code | ŋ | |
| CSS | \014B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 331 | |
| Decimal | 331 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Eng Letter (ŋ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 331 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 014B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 014B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 014b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ŋ 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 Eng letter mean?
ŋ is the lowercase form of the letter known as “eng,” formally named LATIN SMALL LETTER ENG (Unicode U+014B). It is commonly used to represent the “ng” sound in writing systems and linguistic transcriptions. In everyday text, you may see it in phonetic or academic contexts, pronunciation guides, or language-learning materials. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (not just the combination of two letters), using ŋ ensures correct spelling, searching, and typography in documents and websites.
What is the Unicode code point for ŋ?
ŋ is Unicode U+014B (LATIN SMALL LETTER ENG).
How can I copy ŋ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity ŋ.
What is the correct CSS escape for ŋ?
Use \\014B.
Is ŋ the same as typing “ng”?
No. ŋ is a single dedicated Unicode character representing the “eng/ng” sound, while “ng” is two letters.