ᳳ

ᳳ U+1CF3, ᳳ VEDIC SIGN ROTATED ARDHAVISARGA ← ᳲ [U+1CF2] Vedic Extensions ◌᳴ → [U+1CF4]

Sanskrit

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /x/

Letter

ᳳ • (ẖ)

1. Rotated Ardhavisargha is used to mark jihvāmūlīya (which is a velar fricative [x] occurring only before unvoiced velar stops KA or KHA).

Usage notes

• Sometimes used in contrast with ᳳ with each representing one of the two possible sounds.
• This character is not limited to Vedic Scriptures.