Hook above: every letter to copy and paste
A small question-mark-like hook above a vowel, used only in Vietnamese for the dipping-rising tone (ả, ể, ở).
Lowercase letters with the hook above
Uppercase letters with the hook above
Combining hook above
The combining form is U+0309. It attaches to the character before it, so you can add it to letters that have no precomposed version.
Languages that use it
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hook above used for?
A small question-mark-like hook above a vowel, used only in Vietnamese for the dipping-rising tone (ả, ể, ở).
How do I add a hook above to any letter?
Type the letter, then the combining character U+0309. Most fonts will place the mark over the letter. Use the builder on any letter page to copy the result.
How many letters have a hook above?
Unicode has 12 precomposed letters whose first mark is the hook above: 6 lowercase and 6 uppercase.