U+1677 "ᙷ" Canadian Syllabics Woods-Cree Thwee Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1677 "ᙷ" Canadian Syllabics Woods-Cree Thwee is a distinct glyph within the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block, representing a specific syllabic sound used in the Woods Cree dialect. This character transcribes the consonant-vowel combination "thwee," where the initial "th" sound is a voiceless dental fricative, a phoneme that is notable for its rarity across world languages but common in Cree phonological systems. Its design follows the traditional square syllabic script, with a left-aligned primary form and a small raised dot to indicate the "wee" vowel quality. The inclusion of "ᙷ" in Unicode ensures that digital text in Woods Cree can accurately preserve this distinct syllabic unit, supporting the preservation and revitalization of indigenous language documentation and communication.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ᙷ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ᙷ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0x99 0xB7 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x1677 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00001677 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u1677 |
Unicode Properties