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A raised gamma marking a dark colouring.
Also known as: Superscript gamma, Velarisation mark, Dark colouring mark
In the International Phonetic Alphabet a small raised gamma after a consonant marks it as velarised: produced with the tongue back raised, giving the dark quality of the l in English full.
Marks the preceding consonant as velarised, with a secondary raising of the tongue back towards the soft palate.
Contexts: Language and transcription
Gives the dark l of English full and milk its quality, and is contrastive in Irish and Scottish Gaelic.
Contexts: Language and transcription
A small gamma-shaped mark raised to the top of the writing height and placed after the letter it modifies.