U+AB5D "ꭝ" Modifier Letter Small L with Inverted Lazy S Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+AB5D "ꭝ" Modifier Letter Small L with Inverted Lazy S is a specialized diacritical mark used primarily in certain phonetic transcription systems, particularly within the context of the International Phonetic Alphabet or other linguistic notations to represent a distinct, modified sound. It combines a small lowercase "L" with an inverted lazy S shape, which typically indicates a specific fricative or lateral articulation. This character belongs to the Latin Extended-E block and serves as a modifier letter, meaning it is intended to alter or specify the pronunciation of a preceding base character rather than stand alone as an independent symbol. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard supports precise representation of obscure or regional speech sounds that cannot be adequately captured by standard orthography.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
ꭝ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
ꭝ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xEA 0xAD 0x9D |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xAB5D |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0000AB5D |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\uab5d |
Unicode Properties