Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ˈ has the Unicode code point U+02C8. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+02C8 to binary:
00000010 11001000. 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:
11001011 10001000
MODIFIER LETTER VERTICAL LINE·U+02C8
ˈ
Character Information
Code Point
U+02C8
HEX
02C8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CB 88 | 11001011 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 C8 | 00000010 11001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C8 02 | 11001000 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 C8 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 11001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C8 02 00 00 | 11001000 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ˈ
URI Encoded
%CB%88
Description
The Unicode character U+02C8, known as the Modifier Letter Vertical Line, plays a significant role in digital text by serving as a diacritic mark used to modify other characters. Its primary function is to alter the pronunciation or meaning of letters in certain languages. For instance, it can be employed in the Klingon language, where it modifies specific consonants and vowels to create new sounds. The Modifier Letter Vertical Line symbolizes a vertical line that runs through the middle of the character it modifies, giving it a distinct visual appearance. This unique character is crucial in linguistic and cultural contexts, especially for languages that rely on diacritics for accurate communication. By incorporating the Modifier Letter Vertical Line into digital text, users can ensure clarity and precision within various linguistic and typographical applications.
How to type the ˈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0712 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.