U+18B0 "ᢰ" Canadian Syllabics Oy Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+18B0 "ᢰ" Canadian Syllabics Oy is a script character belonging to the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block, representing a specific syllabic sound in various Indigenous languages of Canada, such as Inuktitut and Cree. This character is used within writing systems that were historically developed by missionaries and adapted for Indigenous languages, where the shape and orientation of the syllabic symbols denote different vowel values. "Oy" specifically represents a syllable combining a consonant-like onset with the vowel sound /oj/, contributing to the phonetic precision needed to accurately transcribe these languages. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures its digital preservation and supports the ongoing revitalization and modern usage of these Indigenous writing systems across digital platforms.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ᢰ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ᢰ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0xA2 0xB0 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x18B0 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000018B0 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u18b0 |
Unicode Properties