What is what does an o with a line through it mean?

The letter "ø" (o with a line through it) is a letter used in several languages, most notably:

• Danish: It represents a sound similar to the vowel in English "burn" or "fur" for some speakers, and sometimes more like the "ur" in "hurt." In the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Danish%20alphabet" >Danish alphabet</a>, it comes after "z."

• Norwegian: Similar to Danish, "ø" represents a vowel sound that is distinct from "o." It also comes after "z" in the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Norwegian%20alphabet">Norwegian alphabet</a>.

• Faroese: It represents a sound that can vary depending on the word.

In linguistics and phonetics, "ø" (or its lowercase form) is often used in the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/International%20Phonetic%20Alphabet">International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)</a> to represent a close-mid front rounded vowel. This sound is similar to the vowel sound in the German word "schön" or the French word "feu."

Sometimes, "ø" can be used as a substitute for "oe" when the "o" and "e" are meant to be pronounced as a single sound. In some fonts or systems, it can also be used when the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Unicode">Unicode</a> character is not available.