Latin Small Letter Y With Tilde Letter
ỹ is a Latin small letter “y” with a tilde, used in certain languages and proper names.
U+1EF9
The character ỹ is a Latin Extended letter. It’s commonly used when writing words that require a y with a tilde mark. You can copy it directly or insert it using its code values.
Latin Small Letter Y With Tilde Letter Meaning
ỹ (LATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH TILDE) is a lowercase Latin letter variant that includes a tilde diacritic. The tilde is used in languages where diacritics distinguish pronunciation or meaning, and the exact usage depends on the language orthography. In practice, you’ll mostly encounter ỹ in properly accented words, names, and text that must preserve correct spelling. For developers and designers, the key is using the correct Unicode character so the text renders consistently across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing properly accented names that include “ỹ”
- •Typing or publishing content in languages that use y with a tilde
- •Correcting spelling in localization and translation workflows
- •Designing typographic samples that require accurate diacritics
- •Entering text in forms or databases that expect the exact Unicode character
Examples
ỹ Latin small letter y with tilde
- ỹTôi tên là ỹến.
- ỹA chave é ỹ.
- ỹVeja ỹ na lista.
- ỹObrigado, ỹ!
- ỹBình ỹ đã chegar.
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EF9 | |
| HTML Entity | ỹ | |
| HTML Code | ỹ | |
| CSS | \1EF9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7929 | |
| Decimal | 7929 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Y With Tilde Letter (ỹ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7929 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EF9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EF9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ef9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ỹ 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 Y With Tilde letter mean?
ỹ (LATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH TILDE) is a lowercase Latin letter variant that includes a tilde diacritic. The tilde is used in languages where diacritics distinguish pronunciation or meaning, and the exact usage depends on the language orthography. In practice, you’ll mostly encounter ỹ in properly accented words, names, and text that must preserve correct spelling. For developers and designers, the key is using the correct Unicode character so the text renders consistently across fonts and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ỹ?
The Unicode code point for ỹ is U+1EF9 (LATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH TILDE).
How can I copy ỹ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ỹ
How do I insert ỹ using CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\1EF9
How do I insert ỹ in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{1EF9}