ʷ

ʷ U+02B7, ʷ MODIFIER LETTER SMALL W ← ʶ [U+02B6] Spacing Modifier Letters ʸ → [U+02B8]

Translingual

Symbol

ʷ

1. (IPA) labialization

   Synonyms: ᵒ, ˚, ◌̫, ₝

2. (IPA) [w]-coloring on a consonant or vowel; or a weak, fleeting or epenthetic [w].

   Specifically, on a vowel letter: an [u] off-glide (diphthong) or a protruded (as opposed to compressed) vowel, e.g. Swedish /yʷː/ = /y᫇ː/.

3. (NAPA) labialization.

   Synonym: ◌̮

Kabyle

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʷ/

Letter

ʷ (no case)

1. A letter of the Kabyle alphabet, written in the Latin script. Used in the sequences Bʷ bʷ, Gʷ gʷ, Ɣʷ ɣʷ, Kʷ kʷ, Mʷ mʷ, Qʷ qʷ, Xʷ xʷ.

   Synonyms: ᵒ, ˚