U+02F9 "˹" Modifier Letter Begin High Tone Unicode Character

U+02F9 "˹" Modifier Letter Begin High Tone is a spacing modifier letter used primarily in linguistic transcription systems, particularly within the International Phonetic Alphabet, to denote the beginning of a high tone in a syllable or word. It is visually represented as a small upward pointing arrow or caret-like symbol, and its official Unicode name specifies its function as marking the onset of a high pitch level in tonal languages. This character is distinct from combining diacritical marks as it occupies its own character space rather than modifying a preceding letter, making it useful for precise tonal notation in phonetic texts or dictionaries.