The modifier letter left half ring ⟨⟩ is a character found in Unicode in the Spacing Modifier Letters range (although it is not a modifier, but a standalone grapheme).Spacing Modifier Letters. The Unicode Consortium, 1991–2022. It is used in romanization to transliterate the Semitic abjad letter ayin after it was used by The Encyclopedia of Islam (later the International Journal of Middle East Studies),IJMES Translation and Transliteration Guide. Cambridge University Press. Archived from the original on 8 February 2022. representing the sound (a voiced pharyngeal fricative, as in Arabic ʿayn). In informal contexts, the backtick ⟨⟩ or the apostrophe ⟨⟩ is commonly used as a substitute, but this can lead to confusion with the modifier letter right half ring.
See also Modifier letter right half ring Half ring Apostrophe Spiritus asper
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