Latin Small Letter Turned Y
Copy and paste the latin small letter turned y symbol ʎ (U+028E) 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 Turned Y
- Unicode Block
- IPA Extensions
- Code Point
- U+028E
The Latin Small Letter Turned Y (ʎ) is a Unicode character assigned to the IPA Extensions block at code point U+028E. 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 turned y 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 ʎ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ʎin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\028Ewith the content property
Understanding Latin Small Letter Turned Y
The latin small letter turned y (ʎ), registered at U+028E in the IPA Extensions block, is one of the many characters that make digital typography expressive and precise. Its standardized encoding means that any system supporting Unicode can display it faithfully without requiring special fonts or plugins.
The hexadecimal value 028E places this character at decimal position 654 in the Unicode table. This position within the IPA Extensions range means it shares encoding characteristics with its neighboring characters. The CSS notation \028E is particularly useful in pseudo-element content properties, while \u{028E} works in template literals and string concatenation.
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.