# WI

> Linear A syllabic WI, conventional: wi.

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Lexicon](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/index.md>) › [Signs](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/signs/index.md>) › [Syllabic signs](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/signs/syllabic/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-24.

**Status: conventional.** The conventional value carried over from Linear B.

## Phonetic value

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Value | /wi/ |
| Alternates | none |
| Linear B | B 40, value wi |
| Linear B Unicode | U+10039 LINEAR B SYLLABLE B040 WI |
| Neutralization class | none |

### Forms cited for the value

- Linear B projection
- KN Zg 57 attested

## Lexicon words written with this sign

| Word | Proposed reading | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| DU-RU-WI | ḏu-luwwī | Candidate |
| JA-WI | Yawī | Candidate |
| NU-WI | nōwē | Speculative |
| PA₃-NI-WI | bānīy | Candidate |
| TI-MA-RU-WI-TE | Tīmar-luwwīt | Speculative |
| U-RE-WI | ʾūr-lēwī | Candidate |
| WI-DI-NA | Widdinā | Speculative |
| WI-NA-DU | Winadu | Speculative |
| WI-RA-RE-MI-TE | Wild-rēmti | Speculative |
| WI-SA | Wisa | Speculative |
| WI-SA-SA-NE | Wiššān | Speculative |
| WI-TE-JA-MU | Widd-tiyāmu | Speculative |

## Linked from

- [Syllabic signs](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/signs/syllabic/index.md>)

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Cite as: di Mino, Tom. 2026. Linear A Lexicon. Plasma AI. https://linear-a.ai/. Data: kaphtor, commit add28e94.