U+02EE "ˮ" Modifier Letter Double Apostrophe Unicode Character

U+02EE "ˮ" Modifier Letter Double Apostrophe is a typographic mark used in phonetic transcription and certain orthographies to indicate a specific modification of the preceding sound, often representing a glottalized or strengthened articulation, particularly in the representation of Uralic languages such as Sami, where it functions as a raised or emphatic consonant marker. Unlike the standard double quotation mark or apostrophe, this character is a dedicated modifier letter, designed to attach closely to a base character without adding significant spacing, and it visually resembles two small single apostrophes stacked one above the other. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent digital representation for linguistic documentation and academic texts, preserving subtle distinctions in pronunciation that are essential for accurate language recording.