Latin Small Letter Iota Letter
ɩ is the Unicode Latin small letter iota (U+0269), useful for phonetic and typographic notation.
U+0269
The symbol ɩ is a Unicode character known as the Latin small letter iota. It’s commonly used when writing phonetic or linguistic text where a distinct “i” shape is needed. You can copy it directly or insert it using its Unicode code point.
Latin Small Letter Iota Letter Meaning
ɩ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER IOTA” with the Unicode code point U+0269. Visually, it’s like a small “i” variant, and it’s often used in phonetic or linguistic writing systems where authors need a specific letter form distinct from the regular Latin letter “i”. Because it has its own Unicode identity, it should be used instead of substituting plain “i” when you want consistent rendering across fonts and platforms. In typography and digital documents, using the correct character also helps preserve meaning and avoids search or processing issues that come from using the wrong code point.
Common uses
- •Phonetic transcription in linguistics and language study
- •Labeling or annotating pronunciation in writing and notes
- •Typography work that requires a specific Unicode character shape
- •Searchable text where consistent Unicode characters matter
- •Front-end and design systems that need the correct glyph for iota
Examples
ɩ - Latin small letter iota
- ɩɩɩa is a distinct symbol in some transcription sets.
- ɩI copied ɩ to keep the pronunciation note consistent.
- ɩThe word is written as ɩ in the phonetic column.
- ɩIn the legend, ɩ marks a particular sound category.
- ɩUse U+0269 when entering ɩ in code or forms.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0269 | |
| HTML Entity | ɩ | |
| HTML Code | ɩ | |
| CSS | \0269 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 617 | |
| Decimal | 617 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Iota Letter (ɩ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 617 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0269 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0269. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0269, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɩ 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 Iota letter mean?
ɩ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER IOTA” with the Unicode code point U+0269. Visually, it’s like a small “i” variant, and it’s often used in phonetic or linguistic writing systems where authors need a specific letter form distinct from the regular Latin letter “i”. Because it has its own Unicode identity, it should be used instead of substituting plain “i” when you want consistent rendering across fonts and platforms. In typography and digital documents, using the correct character also helps preserve meaning and avoids search or processing issues that come from using the wrong code point.
What Unicode character is ɩ?
ɩ is LATIN SMALL LETTER IOTA with Unicode code point U+0269.
How can I copy ɩ into my text?
Copy the character ɩ directly from this page, or paste it using its Unicode forms like ɩ.
Is ɩ the same as the normal letter “i”?
No. Visually they may look similar, but ɩ is a different Unicode character, so it can render differently and be handled differently in searches and processing.
How do I type ɩ in code?
Use the Unicode escape for U+0269, such as \\u{0269} (JavaScript) or \\0269 (CSS escape).