Latin Small Letter V With Hook
Copy and paste the latin small letter v with hook symbol ʋ (U+028B) 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 V With Hook
- Unicode Block
- IPA Extensions
- Code Point
- U+028B
The Latin Small Letter V With Hook (ʋ) is a Unicode character assigned to the IPA Extensions block at code point U+028B. 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 v with hook 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 ʋ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ʋin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\028Bwith the content property
Understanding Latin Small Letter V With Hook
Assigned to code point U+028B, the latin small letter v with hook (ʋ) 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 028B places this character at decimal position 651 in the Unicode table. When embedding this character in source code, developers can choose between the HTML numeric reference ʋ, the CSS escape \028B, or the JavaScript literal \u{028B}. Each method guarantees correct rendering regardless of the file encoding.
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.