Latin Small Letter Schwa
Copy and paste the latin small letter schwa symbol ə (U+0259) instantly. Part of the IPA Extensions Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Latin Small Letter Schwa
- Unicode Block
- IPA Extensions
- Code Point
- U+0259
The Latin Small Letter Schwa (ə) is a Unicode character assigned to the IPA Extensions block at code point U+0259. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The latin small letter schwa symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ə to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
əin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\0259with the content property
Understanding Latin Small Letter Schwa
Assigned to code point U+0259, the latin small letter schwa (ə) serves a precise role within the IPA Extensions block. Unlike generic approximations, this dedicated Unicode entry ensures that software can distinguish it from other characters and render it with consistent intent across browsers, operating systems, and fonts.
The hexadecimal value 0259 places this character at decimal position 601 in the Unicode table. At this position, the character falls 9 positions past the nearest hex boundary, a detail relevant for font engineers mapping glyph tables. For practical use, ə in HTML or \u{0259} in JavaScript are the most common insertion methods.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "latin small," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.