Latin Small Letter Tone Six Letter
ƅ is the Latin Extended character for the tone six mark (Unicode U+0185).
U+0185
ƅ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It represents “tone six” in certain tone-marking writing systems and scholarly notation. Use it when you need the exact character rather than an approximation.
Latin Small Letter Tone Six Letter Meaning
ƅ is the Unicode character named “LATIN SMALL LETTER TONE SIX” with code point U+0185. In practice, it functions as a tone label/marker used in writing systems and transcription conventions that distinguish tonal values. Because it has a specific Unicode identity, it’s best used when you want consistent rendering across fonts and platforms. If you’re creating linguistic notes, transcriptions, captions, or educational materials, using ƅ helps preserve the intended tonal meaning rather than substituting a similar-looking character.
Common uses
- •Linguistic transcription where tone six needs to be explicitly marked
- •Typing or formatting study materials for phonetics and phonology
- •Adding precise tone labels in captions for language learning content
- •Scholarly notes or proofreading where exact Unicode characters matter
- •Preparing text for data sets that require consistent character encoding
Examples
ƅ Latin Small Letter Tone Six
- ƅTone ƅ appears on the syllable.
- ƅTranscribe the word with tone ƅ.
- ƅThe IPA-style note indicates tone ƅ.
- ƅIn the dataset, ƅ marks tone six.
- ƅPlease keep the symbol ƅ unchanged.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0185 | |
| HTML Entity | ƅ | |
| HTML Code | ƅ | |
| CSS | \0185 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 389 | |
| Decimal | 389 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Tone Six Letter (ƅ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 389 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0185 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0185. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0185, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ƅ 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 Tone Six letter mean?
ƅ is the Unicode character named “LATIN SMALL LETTER TONE SIX” with code point U+0185. In practice, it functions as a tone label/marker used in writing systems and transcription conventions that distinguish tonal values. Because it has a specific Unicode identity, it’s best used when you want consistent rendering across fonts and platforms. If you’re creating linguistic notes, transcriptions, captions, or educational materials, using ƅ helps preserve the intended tonal meaning rather than substituting a similar-looking character.
What is ƅ (U+0185)?
ƅ is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER TONE SIX” from the Latin Extended block (code point U+0185).
How do I copy ƅ from this page?
Select and copy the character “ƅ” directly. You can also use the provided HTML entity (ƅ) or Unicode escapes (\\0185 / \\u{0185}).
Is ƅ the same as an IPA tone symbol?
It depends on the transcription convention. ƅ specifically corresponds to “tone six” in the Unicode-defined character naming and is used where that exact character is required.
Will ƅ display correctly on all devices?
Most modern systems can render Unicode characters, but appearance can vary by font. If you need consistent visuals, test with the font(s) you plan to use.