Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᷪ has the Unicode code point U+1DEA. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+1DEA to binary:
00011101 11101010. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100001 10110111 10101010
COMBINING LATIN SMALL LETTER SCHWA·U+1DEA
ᷪ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1DEA
HEX
1DEA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 B7 AA | 11100001 10110111 10101010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1D EA | 00011101 11101010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EA 1D | 11101010 00011101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1D EA | 00000000 00000000 00011101 11101010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EA 1D 00 00 | 11101010 00011101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᷪ
URI Encoded
%E1%B7%AA
Description
U+1DEA, also known as the COMBINING LATIN SMALL LETTER SCHWA, is a typographical character primarily utilized in digital text for its unique role in phonetics. It represents the unstressed vowel sound "ə" or "schwa," which is found in various languages and dialects around the world. The schwa sound is essential for accurate pronunciation and understanding of words, particularly in English, where it is commonly used in unaccented syllables. In digital text contexts, U+1DEA often serves as a diacritical mark to differentiate between homophones or to clarify pronunciation when typing in languages with distinct schwa sounds. Its usage is particularly prevalent in linguistic transcriptions and phonetic notation systems like the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). By accurately representing the schwa sound, U+1DEA plays a crucial role in promoting effective communication and reducing misunderstandings across various languages and dialects.
How to type the ᷪ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7658 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.