Latin Small Letter U With Dot Below Letter
“ụ” is the Latin small letter u with a dot below, used in some romanized alphabets and language orthographies.
U+1EE5
“ụ” is a Unicode Latin Extended character used to represent a specific vowel sound in certain writing systems. It’s commonly needed for accurate text, labels, and digital typography. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML/escape forms.
Latin Small Letter U With Dot Below Letter Meaning
“ụ” is the Latin small letter u with dot below (Unicode U+1EE5). The dot below is part of the letter itself, so “ụ” is distinct from plain “u”. It appears in languages and romanization schemes that use diacritics to represent differences in vowel quality or pronunciation. For writers and editors, using the correct character helps preserve spelling, search matching, and proper display across devices. For developers and designers, using the exact Unicode character (rather than approximations) ensures consistent rendering and avoids incorrect substitutions.
Common uses
- •Typing names and words that use the “u” with dot-below diacritic in specific orthographies
- •Accurate data entry for dictionaries, subtitles, and language learning materials
- •UI text, forms, and labels where correct spelling with diacritics matters
- •Linguistics and documentation that distinguishes vowel letters by diacritics
- •Social posts or branding elements that require precise character reproduction
Examples
ụ — Latin small letter u with dot below
- ụụbọchị
- ụmụn
- ụsụpụrụ
- ụkụl
- ụrụọ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EE5 | |
| HTML Entity | ụ | |
| HTML Code | ụ | |
| CSS | \1EE5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7909 | |
| Decimal | 7909 |
How to type Latin Small Letter U With Dot Below Letter (ụ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7909 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EE5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EE5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ee5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ụ 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 With Dot Below letter mean?
“ụ” is the Latin small letter u with dot below (Unicode U+1EE5). The dot below is part of the letter itself, so “ụ” is distinct from plain “u”. It appears in languages and romanization schemes that use diacritics to represent differences in vowel quality or pronunciation. For writers and editors, using the correct character helps preserve spelling, search matching, and proper display across devices. For developers and designers, using the exact Unicode character (rather than approximations) ensures consistent rendering and avoids incorrect substitutions.
What Unicode character is “ụ”?
“ụ” is the Latin small letter u with dot below, Unicode code point U+1EE5.
How can I copy “ụ” quickly?
Select and copy the character on this page (“ụ”). You can also paste it directly into your editor or browser.
What are the HTML and escape codes for “ụ”?
HTML entity: ụ . CSS escape: \\1EE5 . JavaScript escape: \\u{1EE5}.
Does “ụ” differ from “u”?
Yes. “ụ” includes a dot below as part of the letter, so it should be used when the diacritic is required for correct spelling and matching.