U+AB3A "ꬺ" Latin Small Letter M with Crossed-Tail Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+AB3A "ꬺ" Latin Small Letter M with Crossed-Tail is a specialized typographic symbol belonging to the Latin Extended-E block, designed primarily for use in phonetic transcription and linguistic documentation. Its distinguishing feature is a small cross or hook extending from the tail of the standard lowercase letter m, indicating a specific phonetic modification such as a labial or velarized articulation. This character is rarely encountered in everyday text but serves a niche role in scholarly works, particularly those describing certain African languages or dialects where such precise phonetic distinctions are necessary. As a part of the Unicode standard, it ensures accurate digital representation of these linguistic features across different platforms and fonts.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ꬺ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ꬺ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xEA 0xAC 0xBA |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xAB3A |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0000AB3A |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\uab3a |
Unicode Properties