U+2C71 "ⱱ" Latin Small Letter V with Right Hook Unicode Character

U+2C71 "ⱱ" Latin Small Letter V with Right Hook is a specialized phonetic symbol used primarily in the International Phonetic Alphabet to represent the voiced labiodental flap, a speech sound produced by a quick flick of the lower lip against the upper teeth. This character is distinct from the regular letter "v" and was officially added to the Unicode standard in version 5.1 to support accurate transcription of certain African languages, such as Baka and Kera, where the sound is phonemic. Its design incorporates a small hook at the top right of the letter v, differentiating it from similar symbols like the bilabial flap.