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U+1D45 · Phonetic Extensions

Modifier Letter Small Alpha ᵅ

Modifier Letter Small Alpha is the Unicode character U+1D45 (official name “MODIFIER LETTER SMALL ALPHA”) from the Phonetic Extensions block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s phonetic (ipa) symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+1D45
HTMLᵅ
ᵅU+1D45

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+1D45
Decimal7493
HTML (hex)ᵅ
HTML (decimal)ᵅ
CSS\1D45
JavaScript\u1D45
Python\u1D45
UTF-8 bytesE1 B5 85
UTF-161D45
URL-encoded%E1%B5%85

Character details

Official nameMODIFIER LETTER SMALL ALPHA
Unicode blockPhonetic Extensions
General categoryModifier Letter (Lm)
SymbolHero categoryPhonetic (IPA) Symbols
Decomposition<super> U+0251
EmojiNo

How to type ᵅ

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 1D45 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter small alpha”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter small alpha”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 1D45.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “modifier letter small alpha” or enter U+1D45.
  • HTML: ᵅ
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(7493)

Similar phonetic (ipa) symbols

Modifier Letter Capital M
Modifier Letter Capital N
Modifier Letter Capital Reversed N
Modifier Letter Capital O
Modifier Letter Capital Ou
Modifier Letter Capital P
Modifier Letter Capital R
Modifier Letter Capital T
Modifier Letter Capital U
Modifier Letter Capital W
Modifier Letter Small a
Modifier Letter Small Turned a
Modifier Letter Small Turned Ae
Modifier Letter Small B
Modifier Letter Small D
Modifier Letter Small E
Modifier Letter Small Schwa
Modifier Letter Small Open E
Modifier Letter Small Turned Open E
Modifier Letter Small G
Modifier Letter Small Turned I
Modifier Letter Small K
Modifier Letter Small M
Modifier Letter Small Eng

See all 295 phonetic (ipa) symbols →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ᵅ?

It is U+1D45 (MODIFIER LETTER SMALL ALPHA), decimal 7493.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 1D45 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “modifier letter small alpha”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ᵅ (or ᵅ). There is no named entity.