Mute emoji ๐
The mute emoji ๐ shows a speaker with a line through it, meaning no sound or silent mode. Learn its uses and how it compares with other quiet emojis.
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What the mute emoji means
The mute emoji ๐ depicts a speaker with a diagonal line across it, signalling silence or the absence of sound. It is the visual opposite of the speaker high volume emoji ๐, which communicates loudness. It is used to say โplease be quietโ, โmy phone is on silentโ, or โthe audio is offโ.
Unlike the bell with slash emoji ๐, which specifically refers to notifications being turned off, the muted speaker is more about general audio muting. You might see it in a meeting invite to remind attendees to mute their microphones, or in a chat reply to say you will watch a video without sound.
It pairs naturally with the shh emoji ๐คซ to reinforce a request for quiet.
How to use the muted emoji
In messaging, ๐ can stand for โI canโt listen right nowโ or โthis video has no audioโ. It works well in status updates to show you are in a quiet space like a library or a cinema. It pairs well with ๐ด or ๐คซ to reinforce the need for silence.
The no sound emoji can also appear in captions for videos that are posted without audio, or when someone shares a clip and notes โsound offโ. It signals that the viewer does not need headphones or that the content is visually self-explanatory.
Compare muted speaker with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| muted speakerU+1F507 | The primary no-sound symbol; speaker with slash | |
| speaker high volumeU+1F50A | Indicates loud sound, opposite of muted | |
| bell with slashU+1F515 | Specifically for turning off notifications or alarms | |
| speaker low volumeU+1F508 | Quiet sound, but still audible | |
| speaker medium volumeU+1F509 | Moderate sound level | |
| loudspeakerU+1F4E2 | Public address or announcement |
No sound symbol and related emojis
The muted speaker emoji sits alongside other sound emojis such as speaker high volume emoji ๐, bell emoji ๐, megaphone emoji ๐ฃ, and postal horn emoji ๐ฏ. Each represents a different level or type of sound.
For a quick comparison, the speaker low volume emoji ๐ and speaker medium volume emoji ๐ show increasing sound levels, while the loudspeaker ๐ข is for public announcements. The bell with slash ๐ is the closest in meaning to mute, but it is specific to alarm and notification sounds.
- ๐ muted speaker: general audio off
- ๐ bell with slash: notifications and alarms silenced
- ๐ speaker high volume: sound is loud
Questions people ask
What does the mute emoji ๐ mean?
It shows a speaker with a line through it, meaning no sound, silent mode, or that audio is off. It is used to ask for quiet or to indicate a muted microphone.
Is the mute emoji the same as the no sound symbol?
The mute emoji represents the concept of no sound, but its official Unicode name is โmuted speakerโ. It is used to represent silence in digital communication.
What is the difference between the mute emoji and the bell with slash emoji?
The mute emoji ๐ refers to general audio silence, while the bell with slash ๐ specifically means notifications or alarms are turned off. Use ๐ for phone or app alerts, and ๐ for overall sound muting.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
