HTML Entity for Bridge Above (͆)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Combining Bridge Above (͆) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+0346 in the Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F), added in Unicode 3.0 (1999). It is a nonspacing mark that attaches above the preceding character.
In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) notation, it denotes dentolabial consonants—sounds articulated with the lower lip against the upper teeth. There is no named HTML entity for U+0346. Use ͆ or ͆ in markup, or \346 in stylesheet content. A related character is the Combining Wide Bridge Above (U+20E9).
⚡ Quick Reference — Bridge Above
U+0346Combining Diacritical Marks (U+0300–U+036F)
͆Hexadecimal reference
͆Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0346
Hex code ͆
HTML code ͆
Named entity —
CSS code \346Complete HTML Example
This example shows U+0346 using hexadecimal and decimal references, combining with a base letter for IPA notation, plus a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\346";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Bridge Above using Hexa Decimal: ͆</p>
<p>Bridge Above using HTML Code: ͆</p>
<p id="point">Bridge Above using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+0346 is widely supported when paired with a base character; combining mark placement depends on font shaping and IPA font choice:
👀 Live Preview
See the combining bridge above with base letters (font-dependent; IPA fonts render best):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
͆ references code point U+0346 using hex digits 0346. Place it immediately after a base letter for IPA notation.
Decimal HTML Code
͆ is the decimal equivalent (838) for the same Combining Bridge Above character.
CSS Entity
\346 is the CSS escape for U+0346, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Combining behavior
The bridge above attaches above the preceding character (combining class: Above). When alone it may display as a floating mark ͆. Related: Combining Wide Bridge Above U+20E9.
Use Cases
The Bridge Above (͆) is commonly used for:
IPA transcriptions for dentolabial consonants (lower lip against upper teeth).
Phonological notation, phonetic research, and language documentation.
Dictionary entries, pronunciation guides, and speech pathology notation.
Phonology papers, linguistic journals, and scholarly articles.
Endangered language preservation, field linguistics, and descriptive phonetics.
Correct rendering of IPA diacritics in multilingual and phonetic typography.
Ensure base + combining sequence is correct; screen readers rely on proper Unicode order.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Place the bridge above immediately after the base letter with no space
- Use IPA-aware fonts (e.g. Charis SIL, Doulos SIL) for reliable dentolabial notation
- Declare
<meta charset="utf-8">for correct combining rendering - Use
\346only inside CSScontent, not inside HTML text nodes - Pair IPA symbols with explanatory text when teaching articulation
Don’t
- Insert a space between the base letter and the combining mark
- Assume every font supports U+0346 or positions the bridge correctly
- Confuse U+0346 with U+20E9 (Combining Wide Bridge Above)
- Mix CSS escapes into HTML text nodes (use numeric refs in markup)
- Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for U+0346
Key Takeaways
Two numeric references render the combining mark
͆ ͆CSS content escape
\346U+0346 attaches above the preceding character; order matters
Combining Diacritical Marks block; added in Unicode 3.0 (1999)
Used in IPA for dentolabial consonants (lower lip + upper teeth)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
͆ (hex), ͆ (decimal), or \346 in CSS content. Place the mark immediately after the base letter (e.g. p͆). There is no named entity.U+0346 (Combining Bridge Above). Combining Diacritical Marks (U+0300–U+036F), added in Unicode 3.0 (1999). Hex 0346, decimal 838.\346 escape belongs in stylesheets (for example on pseudo-elements). Both produce the same combining mark.͆, ͆, or \346 in CSS depending on whether you are authoring markup or styles.Explore More HTML Entities!
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