How to Type ĕ (E with breve) on iPhone

Published April 26, 2026, 2 min read

ĕ is e with breve. On iPhone, the quickest way to get it is Text replacement. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ĕ and fixes for common problems.

ĕ on iPhone: Text replacement

Ĕ on iPhone: Text replacement

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

ĕ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Copy it from this page or set up a text shortcut below.

Method 2: Text Replacement

Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste ĕ as the phrase and type a shortcut such as ebr. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.

How to type the capital Ĕ

The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.

Long-press the letter

Ĕ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Copy it from this page or set up a text shortcut below.

Text Replacement

Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste Ĕ as the phrase and type a shortcut such as ebr. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.

About the letter ĕ

ĕ is Unicode U+0115, named LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH BREVE. A small cup above a letter. Romanian uses ă, Turkish ğ, Vietnamese ă, and Esperanto ŭ. See the ĕ character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

If no menu appears when you touch and hold, make sure you are not using a third-party keyboard that disables it.
Text Replacement shortcuts need a space or punctuation after them to expand.
Some apps with custom keyboards, such as games, do not support accents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ĕ on iPhone?

Text replacement.

Can I just copy and paste ĕ?

Yes. Click the copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Chromebook, Cmd+V on a Mac, or touch and hold and choose Paste on a phone.

What is the Unicode code for ĕ?

U+0115. In HTML it is ĕ.

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