Latin Small Letter Glottal Stop Letter
ɂ is the Latin small letter glottal stop, commonly used in phonetic and linguistic transcription.
U+0242
ɂ (U+0242) is a special Latin letter used to represent a glottal stop sound. You’ll most often see it in phonetics, dictionaries, and language-learning materials. Use the copy codes below to insert it reliably.
Latin Small Letter Glottal Stop Letter Meaning
The symbol ɂ is named “Latin Small Letter Glottal Stop” (Unicode U+0242). In most linguistic contexts, it represents a glottal stop, which is a kind of consonant produced by briefly constricting the glottis. It’s commonly used in phonetic transcription systems to write how words are pronounced, especially when a standard apostrophe-like symbol is not desired or when a specific transcription set calls for this exact character. Because transcription conventions can vary between publications and fonts, always match the symbol to the system your source uses and test how it renders in your target software.
Common uses
- •Phonetic transcription in linguistics writing and papers
- •Language dictionaries and pronunciation guides
- •Subtitles or captions for language-learning content
- •Labeling sounds in speech/phonetics course materials
- •Text annotations describing pronunciation features
Examples
ɂ Latin Small Letter Glottal Stop
- ɂɂəˈmɑn (phonetic note in a vocabulary list)
- ɂThe consonant is marked as a glottal stop: ɂ.
- ɂIPA-style transcription using ɂ for the glottal constriction.
- ɂIn this dialect description, ɂ occurs word-initially.
- ɂPronunciation key: ɂ = glottal stop.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0242 | |
| HTML Entity | ɂ | |
| HTML Code | ɂ | |
| CSS | \0242 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 578 | |
| Decimal | 578 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Glottal Stop Letter (ɂ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 578 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0242 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0242. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0242, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɂ 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 Glottal Stop letter mean?
The symbol ɂ is named “Latin Small Letter Glottal Stop” (Unicode U+0242). In most linguistic contexts, it represents a glottal stop, which is a kind of consonant produced by briefly constricting the glottis. It’s commonly used in phonetic transcription systems to write how words are pronounced, especially when a standard apostrophe-like symbol is not desired or when a specific transcription set calls for this exact character. Because transcription conventions can vary between publications and fonts, always match the symbol to the system your source uses and test how it renders in your target software.
What is ɂ used for?
ɂ is used to represent a glottal stop in phonetic and linguistic transcription.
What is the Unicode code point for ɂ?
Its Unicode code point is U+0242.
How can I copy ɂ into HTML or web pages?
You can use the HTML entity: ɂ.
Will ɂ display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font and Unicode support. If it doesn’t render, try a different font or verify your platform supports U+0242.