How to Type ŋ (Eng) on iPhone
The letter ŋ does not have its own key on an English keyboard, but iPhone still makes it easy to type. Use Text replacement, or pick one of the other methods in this guide.
ŋ on iPhone: Text replacement
Ŋ on iPhone: Text replacement
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
ŋ 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 ŋ as the phrase and type a shortcut such as nen. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.
How to type the capital Ŋ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Long-press the letter
Ŋ 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 Ŋ as the phrase and type a shortcut such as nen. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.
About the letter ŋ
ŋ is Unicode U+014B, named LATIN SMALL LETTER ENG. See the ŋ 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 ŋ on iPhone?
Text replacement.
Can I just copy and paste ŋ?
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 ŋ?
U+014B. In HTML it is ŋ.