U+1447 "ᑇ" Canadian Syllabics West-Cree Pwaa Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1447 "ᑇ" Canadian Syllabics West-Cree Pwaa is a character from the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block, used primarily in the Western Cree writing system to represent the syllable "pwaa," which begins with the consonant sound "p" and the vowel sound "waa." This script, developed in the 19th century by missionary James Evans, employs a unique syllabic structure where the orientation and shape of the character denote different vowel sounds, making it a vital component for accurately transcribing the Cree language in its western dialects. As part of the broader effort to preserve and digitize Indigenous languages, U+1447 ensures that this specific syllabic form remains accessible in modern computing environments, supporting linguistic documentation and communication.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ᑇ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ᑇ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0x91 0x87 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x1447 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00001447 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u1447 |
Unicode Properties