Modifier Letter Double Apostrophe ˮ

ˮ (U+2EE) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Modifier Letter Double Apostrophe is part of the Symbols family (block: Spacing Modifier Letters). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character known as MODIFIER LETTER DOUBLE APOSTROPHE, with codepoint hex 2EE and name in English, belongs to the Spacing Modifier Letters block and is used in the Common script. It appears as a double quote-like mark that functions as a modifier letter rather than a straight punctuation mark. In history, these modifier letters were created to represent phonetic or technical notes without breaking the flow of text. They align with other symbols in the same block that adjust how text reads or is interpreted, rather than adding spoken quotation marks. In practice, writers use this mark to indicate a specific mute or altered pronunciation, a pause, or a stylistic cue within a word or phrase. The exact appearance and use can vary by font and language system, so the same symbol may look slightly different or carry different connotations in different regions. In English contexts, the symbol is treated like a punctuation sign that marks an added nuance, but it does not replace standard quotation marks. Usage conventions differ by style and locale, reflecting how writers intend tone and emphasis to come through in text.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2EE in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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