U+0A41 "ੁ" Gurmukhi Vowel Sign U Unicode Character

U+0A41 "ੁ" Gurmukhi Vowel Sign U is a combining diacritic mark used in the Gurmukhi script to represent the short vowel sound /u/, as in the English word "put." This vowel sign is placed below the consonant letter it modifies, attaching to the base character to alter its inherent vowel sound. In transliteration, it is typically represented by the letter "u," and its accurate rendering is essential for the correct spelling and pronunciation of words in Punjabi and other languages that utilize the Gurmukhi script. As a combining character, it depends on a preceding consonant character for proper visual positioning in digital text, making it a fundamental element of Gurmukhi typography and digital encoding standards.