Latin Small Letter W With Acute Letter
ẃ is a Latin letter “w” with an acute accent, encoded as U+1E83.
U+1E83
ẃ is a Latin Extended character used to represent an accented form of “w”. It’s useful when you need accurate spelling, transliteration, or typography. You can copy it here or use its Unicode code point in software.
Latin Small Letter W With Acute Letter Meaning
ẃ (LATIN SMALL LETTER W WITH ACUTE, U+1E83) is a lowercase Latin character formed by adding an acute accent to “w”. In practice, it’s used to write words that require a specific accented sound or orthography where “w” carries an acute mark. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (not just a plain “w” plus a separate accent), it helps preserve correct rendering and text processing across platforms. It’s commonly relevant for linguistics, name/word transcription, and languages or scholarly works that distinguish accent marks on vowels or consonants.
Common uses
- •Copying accurate word spellings that include an accented “w”
- •Transliteration and linguistics notes where accent marks matter
- •Typography for posters, captions, and custom letterforms
- •Entering the character in forms or documents that require Unicode correctness
- •Programming and localization strings that must use a specific Unicode character
Examples
ẃ (Latin Small Letter W with Acute)
- ẃẃ = U+1E83 in Unicode
- ẃPlease use ẃ in this spelling: ẃola
- ẃAccent-sensitive text: ẃ vs w
- ẃThe dataset includes ẃ for the accented w sound
- ẃType the word with the acute: ẃ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E83 | |
| HTML Entity | ẃ | |
| HTML Code | ẃ | |
| CSS | \1E83 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7811 | |
| Decimal | 7811 |
How to type Latin Small Letter W With Acute Letter (ẃ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7811 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E83 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E83. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e83, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ẃ 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 W With Acute letter mean?
ẃ (LATIN SMALL LETTER W WITH ACUTE, U+1E83) is a lowercase Latin character formed by adding an acute accent to “w”. In practice, it’s used to write words that require a specific accented sound or orthography where “w” carries an acute mark. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (not just a plain “w” plus a separate accent), it helps preserve correct rendering and text processing across platforms. It’s commonly relevant for linguistics, name/word transcription, and languages or scholarly works that distinguish accent marks on vowels or consonants.
What is the Unicode for ẃ?
ẃ is Unicode code point U+1E83 (LATIN SMALL LETTER W WITH ACUTE).
How can I copy ẃ easily?
Select and copy the character shown on this page: ẃ. You can paste it directly into documents, design tools, or chat.
Can I type ẃ using a code escape in JavaScript?
Yes. Use \\u{1E83} in JavaScript.
Is ẃ the same as “w” with an accent added separately?
No. ẃ is a single precomposed Unicode character (U+1E83). Using the correct character helps ensure consistent rendering and text handling.