How to Type ŝ (S with circumflex) on iPhone

Published May 13, 2026, 2 min read

ŝ is s with circumflex, a letter used in Esperanto. On iPhone, the quickest way to get it is Add Esperanto keyboard. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ŝ and fixes for common problems.

ŝ on iPhone: Add Esperanto keyboard

Ŝ on iPhone: Add Esperanto keyboard

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

ŝ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Esperanto keyboard, then touch and hold s or use the key it adds.

Method 2: Add the Esperanto keyboard

Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Esperanto.
Tap the globe key to switch while typing.

Method 3: Text Replacement

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

How to type the capital Ŝ

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

Long-press the letter

Ŝ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Esperanto keyboard, then touch and hold s or use the key it adds.

Add the Esperanto keyboard

Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Esperanto.
Tap the globe key to switch while typing.

About the letter ŝ

ŝ is Unicode U+015D, named LATIN SMALL LETTER S WITH CIRCUMFLEX. It is used in Esperanto. A small caret (^) above a vowel. In French it often marks a vanished s (forêt from forest), in Portuguese a closed vowel, in Welsh a long vowel, and in Vietnamese a distinct vowel (â, ê, ô). See the ŝ 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 ŝ on iPhone?

Add Esperanto keyboard.

Can I just copy and paste ŝ?

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 ŝ?

U+015D. In HTML it is ŝ.

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