★ U+014B: Technical Encoding Specifications for Latin Small Letter Eng (ŋ)
The Latin Small Letter Eng (“ŋ” U+014B) is a critical character used in phonetic transcription (IPA) and in the orthographies of numerous languages, including various African and Australian Aboriginal languages. This comprehensive resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and usage context for this specialized codepoint.
U+014B Small Letter Eng Technical Properties
The Unicode codepoint **U+014B**, representing the letter Eng, is categorized as a *Lowercase Letter* within the Latin script. It was integrated into the standard early, in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. It is part of the **Latin Extended-A** block, ensuring its correct placement and handling within the **Basic Multilingual Plane** for robust application development.
Core Character Data and Directionality
| Name | Latin Small Letter Eng |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+014B |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (June, 1993) |
| Block | Latin Extended-A |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
| Bidirectional class | Left To Right (L) |
|---|---|
| Is mirrored? | No |
Case Mapping and Essential Properties
| Case | Lowercase |
|---|---|
| Uppercase character | Ŋ (U+014A) |
| Category | Lowercase Letter |
| Script | Latin |
| Combining Class | Not Reordered |
Encoding Conversions and Byte Formats for ŋ
Web and Programming Escapes (U+014B)
| HTML (decimal) | `ŋ` |
|---|---|
| HTML (hex) | **`ŋ`** |
| HTML (named) | `ŋ` |
| URL Escape Code | `%C5%8B` |
| CSS | `0014B` |
| JavaScript, JSON | `u014B` |
| C, C++, Java | `u014B` |
| Python | `u014B` |
| Rust | `u{014B}` |
| Ruby | `u014B` |
UTF Byte Representations
| UTF-8 (hex) | 0xC5 0x8B |
|---|---|
| UTF-16 (hex) | 0x014B |
| UTF-32 (hex) | 0x0000014B |
Manual Input: How to type “ŋ”
To manually input the Latin Small Letter Eng (**ŋ**) using its hexadecimal codepoint:
Developer Code Snippet (JavaScript, JSON, C, C++, Java, Python, Ruby)
\u014BVisual Character Preview (ŋ)
Preview the rendering of the Latin Small Letter Eng (**ŋ**) across various common font families:
- ŋ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ŋ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ŋ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Related Phonetic Characters Based on ŋ (U+014B)
This small letter also serves as the basis for modifier letters used in extended phonetic transcription:
- ᵑ U+1D51
Modifier Letter Small Eng
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Accurate rendering and encoding of specialized Latin characters like the Latin Small Letter Eng is vital for linguistic and technical correctness. Understanding the byte and code conversions of **U+014B** ensures data integrity in diverse software environments. For precise technical data on every character, visit iloveunicode.com.