Telugu Vowel Sign Uu Letter
The Telugu vowel sign UU (ూ) is a Unicode character used in Telugu to form the long “uu” vowel sound.
U+0C42
“ూ” is the Telugu Vowel Sign UU in Unicode. It is typically used alongside consonant letters in Telugu orthography to produce the long “uu” vowel. You can copy it directly or use the provided escape codes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Telugu Vowel Sign Uu Letter Meaning
Telugu Vowel Sign UU (ూ) is a combining-style vowel sign used in Telugu writing. In many cases, it modifies a preceding Telugu consonant letter so the syllable includes the long “uu” vowel sound. Because it works as part of a syllable structure, its appearance and placement depend on the font and text shaping behavior for Telugu. In practice, you’ll see it used in Telugu words where the vowel “uu” follows a consonant, such as in common grammatical and lexical forms. Use the character exactly as provided to ensure correct Unicode behavior across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing Telugu words that require the long “uu” vowel after a consonant
- •Adding correct vowel signs in localized UI text for Telugu language support
- •Correcting or generating Telugu typography in documents and captions
- •Rendering Telugu names, terms, or content in messaging and social media
- •Using Unicode escape codes (HTML/CSS/JS) in software that outputs Telugu text
Examples
ూ — Telugu Vowel Sign UU (U+0C42)
- ూకూ
- ూరూ
- ూహూ
- ూసూ
- ూలూ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C42 | |
| HTML Entity | ూ | |
| HTML Code | ూ | |
| CSS | \0C42 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3138 | |
| Decimal | 3138 |
How to type Telugu Vowel Sign Uu Letter (ూ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3138 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C42 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C42. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c42, 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 Uu letter mean?
Telugu Vowel Sign UU (ూ) is a combining-style vowel sign used in Telugu writing. In many cases, it modifies a preceding Telugu consonant letter so the syllable includes the long “uu” vowel sound. Because it works as part of a syllable structure, its appearance and placement depend on the font and text shaping behavior for Telugu. In practice, you’ll see it used in Telugu words where the vowel “uu” follows a consonant, such as in common grammatical and lexical forms. Use the character exactly as provided to ensure correct Unicode behavior across platforms.
What is “ూ” in Unicode?
“ూ” is the Telugu Vowel Sign UU with Unicode code point U+0C42.
How do I paste or use it in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ూ (as provided) or paste the character directly.
What is the CSS or JavaScript escape for “ూ”?
CSS escape: \\0C42. JavaScript escape: \\u{0C42}.
Will it look correct in any font?
It should display correctly with fonts that support Telugu shaping. Placement and form can depend on font and rendering support.