Latin Small Letter I With Breve Letter
ĭ (Latin small letter i with breve) is a Unicode character used in specific Latin-based writing systems.
U+012D
ĭ is a Latin Extended character: “LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH BREVE.” It’s often used where a breve diacritic over the letter i is required for correct spelling. Use the copy options below to paste it reliably in documents and web text.
Latin Small Letter I With Breve Letter Meaning
ĭ is the lowercase letter “i” with a breve diacritic (a small curved mark) placed above it. In Unicode, it is identified as “LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH BREVE” and corresponds to code point U+012D. The exact linguistic meaning depends on the writing system or orthography where the character is used, typically to represent a specific pronunciation, vowel quality, or distinction from plain “i.” Because it is a dedicated character (not just “i” plus a combining mark), it’s useful when you need consistent typography, correct encoding, and predictable rendering across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing language-specific text that requires i with a breve diacritic
- •Designing typographic samples or character sets for Latin Extended characters
- •Correctly displaying names, terms, or transliterations that include ĭ
- •Web and document content where precise Unicode characters are required
- •Academic or editorial work needing correct diacritics and encoding
Examples
ĭ – Latin Small Letter I with Breve
- ĭĆurĭa ĭnvĭtāre (example text with ĭ)
- ĭThe vowel ĭ appears in this word: exemplĭum
- ĭAdd the character ĭ to match the original spelling
- ĭSet the font to ensure ĭ renders clearly
- ĭUse U+012D (ĭ) instead of plain i in this context
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+012D | |
| HTML Entity | ĭ | |
| HTML Code | ĭ | |
| CSS | \012D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 301 | |
| Decimal | 301 |
How to type Latin Small Letter I With Breve Letter (ĭ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 301 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 012D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 012D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 012d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ĭ 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 I With Breve letter mean?
ĭ is the lowercase letter “i” with a breve diacritic (a small curved mark) placed above it. In Unicode, it is identified as “LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH BREVE” and corresponds to code point U+012D. The exact linguistic meaning depends on the writing system or orthography where the character is used, typically to represent a specific pronunciation, vowel quality, or distinction from plain “i.” Because it is a dedicated character (not just “i” plus a combining mark), it’s useful when you need consistent typography, correct encoding, and predictable rendering across platforms.
What Unicode character is ĭ?
ĭ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH BREVE” with Unicode code point U+012D.
How can I copy ĭ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ĭ
How do I type ĭ in JavaScript?
Use a Unicode escape like \\u{012D} (JavaScript).
Is ĭ the same as the letter i plus a combining breve?
ĭ is a dedicated precomposed character in Unicode (U+012D). It may be preferable for consistent rendering when you need exactly this character.