Latin Small Letter Rum Letter
ꝵ is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER RUM” (U+A775) from the Latin Extended block.
U+A775
ꝵ is a Latin Extended character identified by the Unicode name “LATIN SMALL LETTER RUM”. It’s useful when you need a specific text glyph rather than a normal “r”. Use the copy variations below to insert it reliably in web and programming contexts.
Latin Small Letter Rum Letter Meaning
ꝵ (LATIN SMALL LETTER RUM, U+A775) is a specific character in the Latin Extended block. Because it is not the same as a standard lowercase “r”, it may be used in specialized writing systems, scholarly or historical text, or in phonetic/orthographic contexts where a distinct “rum”-related form is required. In practice, people often encounter ꝵ when working with Unicode-encoded manuscripts, linguistic transcription, or font/typography projects. If your goal is consistent rendering, the key is using the exact Unicode character U+A775 and ensuring the chosen font supports it.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste into academic and transcription text that requires the exact “rum” glyph
- •Linguistics or paleography documents where a distinct Latin character must be preserved
- •Typography and font testing to verify support for U+A775 (LATIN SMALL LETTER RUM)
- •Web development content that must match Unicode text precisely (not a lookalike “r”)
- •Encoding and data entry for names/terms that include this specific character
Examples
ꝵ Latin Small Letter Rum
- ꝵExample: ꝵ is used when the transcription requires a dedicated “rum” form.
- ꝵPlease insert ꝵ exactly as shown for accurate Unicode text.
- ꝵThe character ꝵ appears in some Latin Extended sources and manuscripts.
- ꝵTesting fonts: does ꝵ render correctly in your chosen typeface?
- ꝵIn this line, ꝵ is intentionally distinct from the letter r.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A775 | |
| HTML Entity | ꝵ | |
| HTML Code | ꝵ | |
| CSS | \A775 |
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter Rum letter mean?
ꝵ (LATIN SMALL LETTER RUM, U+A775) is a specific character in the Latin Extended block. Because it is not the same as a standard lowercase “r”, it may be used in specialized writing systems, scholarly or historical text, or in phonetic/orthographic contexts where a distinct “rum”-related form is required. In practice, people often encounter ꝵ when working with Unicode-encoded manuscripts, linguistic transcription, or font/typography projects. If your goal is consistent rendering, the key is using the exact Unicode character U+A775 and ensuring the chosen font supports it.
How can I copy ꝵ reliably?
Copy the character “ꝵ” directly from this page, or use one of the provided escapes (HTML: ꝵ, CSS: \\A775, JavaScript: \\u{A775}).
What is the Unicode code point for ꝵ?
ꝵ is U+A775 (Unicode name: LATIN SMALL LETTER RUM).
Is ꝵ the same as the normal lowercase letter “r”?
No. ꝵ is a distinct Unicode character (LATIN SMALL LETTER RUM). It may look similar depending on your font, but it is not interchangeable with “r”.
Why doesn’t ꝵ show up correctly on my device?
Rendering depends on font support for Latin Extended characters. Try a different font that includes U+A775.