Telugu Vowel Sign Ai Letter
The Telugu vowel sign AI (ై) is a Unicode character used to add the “ai” vowel sound in written Telugu.
U+0C48
ై is the Telugu vowel sign AI. It modifies how a consonant is pronounced by contributing the vowel sound “ai.” Use it for accurate Telugu text in documents, apps, and web content.
Telugu Vowel Sign Ai Letter Meaning
“ై” is known as the Telugu vowel sign AI (Unicode name: TELUGU VOWEL SIGN AI, code point U+0C48). As a vowel sign, it is used with Telugu consonant letters to form syllables that include the vowel sound “ai” (often heard as the vowel in “time”). In practice, you typically place this sign with a consonant base so the combined glyph represents the intended syllable pronunciation. For digital use, it’s primarily about correctness: copying the exact character avoids display issues and ensures your text behaves consistently across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Telugu words that contain the “ai” vowel sound as part of a syllable
- •Digital publishing and typography where exact Telugu character forms matter
- •UI text labels in Telugu for apps, websites, and forms
- •Correct rendering in subtitles, captions, and messaging that uses Telugu script
- •Developer use when generating or validating Telugu text strings
Examples
ై (Telugu Vowel Sign AI) – Copy & Unicode Info
- ైఉదాహరణ: కై
- ైఉదాహరణ: పై
- ైఉదాహరణ: రై
- ైఉదాహరణ: శై
- ైఉదాహరణ: నాగై
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C48 | |
| HTML Entity | ై | |
| HTML Code | ై | |
| CSS | \0C48 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3144 | |
| Decimal | 3144 |
How to type Telugu Vowel Sign Ai Letter (ై)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3144 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C48 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C48. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c48, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ై 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 Telugu Vowel Sign Ai letter mean?
“ై” is known as the Telugu vowel sign AI (Unicode name: TELUGU VOWEL SIGN AI, code point U+0C48). As a vowel sign, it is used with Telugu consonant letters to form syllables that include the vowel sound “ai” (often heard as the vowel in “time”). In practice, you typically place this sign with a consonant base so the combined glyph represents the intended syllable pronunciation. For digital use, it’s primarily about correctness: copying the exact character avoids display issues and ensures your text behaves consistently across fonts and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for Telugu vowel sign AI (ై)?
It is U+0C48.
How do I type or copy this symbol in a web page?
You can copy the character directly as “ై”, or use the HTML entity ై and the CSS escape \\0C48.
Is “ై” a standalone letter or a combining vowel sign?
It functions as a vowel sign in Telugu, typically used with a consonant to form a syllable with the “ai” sound.
Does it have a JavaScript escape sequence?
Yes. You can use \\u{0C48}.