U+02E0 "ˠ" Modifier Letter Small Gamma Unicode Character

U+02E0 "ˠ" Modifier Letter Small Gamma is a superscript or raised form of the Greek letter gamma, used primarily in the International Phonetic Alphabet to indicate velarization or a secondary velar articulation. It appears as a small, raised gamma symbol and is commonly placed after a consonant, such as in the transcription of the dark L sound in English, to show that the back of the tongue is raised toward the velum during production. This modifier letter helps linguists and phoneticians specify subtle articulatory details in spoken language, making it a valuable tool for precise transcription in phonology and speech science.