U+0171 "ű" Latin Small Letter U with Double Acute Unicode Character

U+0171 "ű" Latin Small Letter U with Double Acute is a distinct letter used primarily in the Hungarian alphabet, where it represents a long, front rounded vowel sound, similar to the "u" in "rude" but with the lips more rounded and the tongue positioned farther forward. It is formed by adding a double acute accent above a standard lowercase "u", which distinguishes it from the single acute accented "ú" and indicates a longer, more closed pronunciation. This character is essential for correct Hungarian orthography and appears in words like "űr" meaning "space" or "űz" meaning "to chase", and it is also employed in some other languages for phonetic transcription.