Latin Small Letter Esh Letter
ʃ (Latin small letter esh) represents the “sh” sound in the Latin Extended set.
U+0283
ʃ, also called Latin small letter esh, is a character from the Latin Extended block. It’s commonly used when writing the “sh” sound with a dedicated single-letter symbol. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode/escape forms in code.
Latin Small Letter Esh Letter Meaning
ʃ (U+0283) is the Latin small letter esh. It is used to represent the “sh” sound (as in “ship”) in transliteration and in writing systems that map sounds to specific Latin characters. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (rather than a regular “s” plus formatting), it renders consistently across fonts that support Latin Extended. It’s also useful in linguistics, phonetic/phonological notation, and language data where you want a clear, single symbol for “sh” rather than the digraph “sh.”
Common uses
- •Writing the “sh” sound in phonetic or transliteration contexts as a single character
- •Linguistics notes, dictionaries, and language documentation
- •Displaying proper names or words from writing systems that use esh for “sh”
- •Creating subtitles, captions, or typography where spacing and readability matter
- •Programming and data entry that requires a consistent Unicode character for “sh”
Examples
ʃ — Latin Small Letter Esh (U+0283)
- ʃʃip
- ʃʃɪf
- ʃmeʃa
- ʃoʃtər
- ʃaʃa
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0283 | |
| HTML Entity | ʃ | |
| HTML Code | ʃ | |
| CSS | \0283 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 643 | |
| Decimal | 643 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Esh Letter (ʃ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 643 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0283 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0283. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0283, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʃ 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 ʃ stand for?
ʃ (Latin small letter esh) is commonly used to represent the “sh” sound (like “ship”) in transliteration and phonetic/linguistic writing.
How do I copy ʃ easily?
Copy the character directly from this page (ʃ). You can also use the Unicode value U+0283 if your editor supports it.
What are the Unicode and escape values for ʃ?
Unicode code point is U+0283. HTML entity is ʃ. CSS escape is \\0283. JavaScript escape is \\u{0283}.
Will ʃ always render correctly in my font?
It should render when the font supports Latin Extended. If it doesn’t, the character may display as a fallback glyph.