Modifier Letter Low Circumflex Accent Letter
ꞈ is a Latin Extended modifier letter used to represent a low circumflex accent in specific orthographies.
U+A788
ꞈ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended set. It’s primarily used as a modifier letter to mark a low circumflex accent. Below you’ll find copy-friendly forms and practical examples.
Modifier Letter Low Circumflex Accent Letter Meaning
ꞈ is the “MODIFIER LETTER LOW CIRCUMFLEX ACCENT” (Unicode U+A788, HTML ꞈ). As a modifier letter, it’s used in writing systems and transcription contexts where a “low circumflex” needs to be represented distinctly from other accent marks. Instead of functioning like a typical spacing letter, it’s intended to convey a specific accent/diacritic role in orthographic or phonetic notation. Because it’s a Unicode character in the Latin Extended block, it can be copied into documents, design tools, and code when the exact glyph is required.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact low circumflex modifier letter for linguistic or phonetic transcriptions
- •Representing specific accent markings in typography and font testing
- •Using the character in academic or documentation text where Unicode accuracy matters
- •Creating labels, annotations, or glossary entries for transliteration systems
- •Including the symbol in digital publishing where correct code point rendering is needed
Examples
ꞈ Modifier Letter Low Circumflex Accent
- ꞈThe vowel is marked with ꞈ in the transcription.
- ꞈUse ꞈ to distinguish the low circumflex accent from other accents.
- ꞈIn this notation, ꞈ behaves as a modifier letter.
- ꞈThe glossary lists ꞈ alongside related diacritic modifiers.
- ꞈWhen proofreading, verify the exact character is ꞈ.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A788 | |
| HTML Entity | ꞈ | |
| HTML Code | ꞈ | |
| CSS | \A788 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42888 | |
| Decimal | 42888 |
How to type Modifier Letter Low Circumflex Accent Letter (ꞈ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42888 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A788 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A788. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a788, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ꞈ 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 Modifier Letter Low Circumflex Accent letter mean?
ꞈ is the “MODIFIER LETTER LOW CIRCUMFLEX ACCENT” (Unicode U+A788, HTML ꞈ). As a modifier letter, it’s used in writing systems and transcription contexts where a “low circumflex” needs to be represented distinctly from other accent marks. Instead of functioning like a typical spacing letter, it’s intended to convey a specific accent/diacritic role in orthographic or phonetic notation. Because it’s a Unicode character in the Latin Extended block, it can be copied into documents, design tools, and code when the exact glyph is required.
What Unicode character is ꞈ?
ꞈ is U+A788, named “MODIFIER LETTER LOW CIRCUMFLEX ACCENT.”
How do I copy ꞈ on my device?
Select the character “ꞈ” and copy/paste it into your document, design tool, or code editor.
Is ꞈ the same as a normal circumflex accent?
No. ꞈ specifically represents a low circumflex modifier letter, which is distinct from other circumflex variants.
How can I type ꞈ in code?
Use the Unicode escapes: JavaScript \\u{A788} or CSS escape \\A788. The HTML entity is ꞈ.