Latin Small Letter Lz Digraph Letter
ʫ is the Unicode character LATIN SMALL LETTER LZ DIGRAPH used to represent an “lz” digraph.
U+02AB
The character ʫ is a Unicode Latin letter known as the “lZ digraph.” It’s useful when writing languages, linguistics, or phonetic/orthographic text that distinguishes “lz” as a unit.
Latin Small Letter Lz Digraph Letter Meaning
ʫ is the lowercase Unicode character LATIN SMALL LETTER LZ DIGRAPH (U+02AB). In practice, it represents an “lz” digraph in writing systems that treat the two letters as a combined unit. Because it is a single character rather than two separate letters, it helps preserve correct spelling conventions, typographic consistency, and searchability in texts that expect this exact code point. Designers and developers may use it when matching specific fonts, encoding linguistics data, or ensuring that copy/paste results in the same character rather than “l” followed by “z.”
Common uses
- •Writing orthographies or word lists that require an “lz” digraph character
- •Linguistics notes where “lz” needs to be distinguished as a single unit
- •Typography and font testing to verify rendering of U+02AB
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, or content where character accuracy matters
- •Developer usage when you need the exact Unicode code point in strings
Examples
ʫ Latin small letter LZ digraph
- ʫʫʫ is used as a single digraph symbol in some transcriptions.
- ʫPlease copy ʫ directly so the “lz” digraph stays correct.
- ʫThe word contains ʫ, not a plain 'l' and 'z' sequence.
- ʫIn this font, ʫ should align like other lowercase letters.
- ʫUnicode U+02AB represents the lz digraph as ʫ.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+02AB | |
| HTML Entity | ʫ | |
| HTML Code | ʫ | |
| CSS | \02AB |
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter Lz Digraph letter mean?
ʫ is the lowercase Unicode character LATIN SMALL LETTER LZ DIGRAPH (U+02AB). In practice, it represents an “lz” digraph in writing systems that treat the two letters as a combined unit. Because it is a single character rather than two separate letters, it helps preserve correct spelling conventions, typographic consistency, and searchability in texts that expect this exact code point. Designers and developers may use it when matching specific fonts, encoding linguistics data, or ensuring that copy/paste results in the same character rather than “l” followed by “z.”
How do I copy the character ʫ?
Select and copy ʫ from this page. For best results, paste into the target app without converting the text.
What is the Unicode code point for ʫ?
The character ʫ is U+02AB (LATIN SMALL LETTER LZ DIGRAPH).
Can I use HTML to display ʫ?
Yes. Use the HTML entity: ʫ.
What escapes can developers use for ʫ?
CSS escape: \\02AB. JavaScript escape: \\u{02AB}.