Latin Small Letter U Bar Letter
ʉ (U+0289) is the Latin Small Letter U Bar used in certain linguistic and typography contexts.
U+0289
ʉ is a Unicode character with the codepoint U+0289. It’s commonly encountered when working with extended Latin alphabets and phonetic or specialized text.
Latin Small Letter U Bar Letter Meaning
ʉ, “Latin Small Letter U Bar” (U+0289), is a lowercase letter shape: a barred u used in extended Latin alphabets. It’s most often seen in linguistic transcription, where distinct letter forms represent specific sounds or phonetic details. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character (not a regular “u” plus a typed bar), copying the symbol ensures consistent rendering across software and fonts that support it. In design and typography workflows, it’s useful when you need the exact character to match published spellings, transcription conventions, or data exports from sources that already use Unicode.
Common uses
- •Phonetic or linguistic transcription where a barred u is required
- •Copying text from academic sources, dictionaries, or corpora that use Unicode
- •Typography and font testing for scripts in the Latin Extended block
- •Preparing labels, annotations, or metadata fields that must match exact characters
- •Programming data display where the exact Unicode character must be preserved
Examples
ʉ — Latin Small Letter U Bar (U+0289)
- ʉThe symbol ʉ appears in some phonetic transcriptions.
- ʉPlease copy ʉ exactly, not a regular u.
- ʉU+0289 identifies ʉ in Unicode.
- ʉThe word form includes ʉ to mark a specific sound.
- ʉThis dataset uses ʉ in its orthography field.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0289 | |
| HTML Entity | ʉ | |
| HTML Code | ʉ | |
| CSS | \0289 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 649 | |
| Decimal | 649 |
How to type Latin Small Letter U Bar Letter (ʉ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 649 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0289 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0289. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0289, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʉ 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 U Bar letter mean?
ʉ, “Latin Small Letter U Bar” (U+0289), is a lowercase letter shape: a barred u used in extended Latin alphabets. It’s most often seen in linguistic transcription, where distinct letter forms represent specific sounds or phonetic details. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character (not a regular “u” plus a typed bar), copying the symbol ensures consistent rendering across software and fonts that support it. In design and typography workflows, it’s useful when you need the exact character to match published spellings, transcription conventions, or data exports from sources that already use Unicode.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ʉ?
ʉ has Unicode codepoint U+0289.
How can I copy ʉ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. Avoid trying to recreate it with a plain 'u' and a separate bar, since it may not match the exact Unicode character.
What HTML entity can I use for ʉ?
Use the HTML entity ʉ.
How do I write ʉ in CSS or JavaScript?
In CSS escape form, use \\0289. In JavaScript, you can use \\u{0289}.