HTML Entity for DZ Digraph (ʤ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the DZ digraph (ʤ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS entity methods. This character is U+02A4 in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF) and represents the voiced palato-alveolar affricate in the International Phonetic Alphabet—the sound heard in English words like “jump” or “judge.”
There is no named HTML entity for U+02A4. Use ʤ, ʤ, or \02A4 in CSS content. The URL slug d3-digraph reflects legacy naming; the correct IPA symbol name is DZ digraph.
⚡ Quick Reference — DZ Digraph
U+02A4IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)
ʤHexadecimal reference
ʤDecimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+02A4
Hex code ʤ
HTML code ʤ
Named entity —
CSS code \02A4Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the DZ digraph (ʤ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\02A4";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>DZ Digraph using Hexadecimal: ʤ</p>
<p>DZ Digraph using HTML Code: ʤ</p>
<p id="point">DZ Digraph using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+02A4 is supported in modern browsers; use a font with IPA Extensions coverage for consistent glyph display:
👀 Live Preview
See the DZ digraph (ʤ) in phonetic and linguistic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʤ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 02A4 to display the DZ digraph. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʤ uses the decimal Unicode value 676 to display the same character. This is a commonly used method for IPA and phonetic characters.
CSS Entity
\02A4 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the DZ digraph: ʤ. Unicode U+02A4 is in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). No named HTML entity exists for this character.
Use Cases
The DZ digraph (ʤ) is commonly used in:
Transcribing the voiced palato-alveolar affricate in linguistic and phonetic notation.
Pronunciation entries and dictionary pages that use IPA symbols.
Apps, courses, and materials that show phonetic pronunciation.
Academic papers, phonology descriptions, and linguistic documentation.
Teaching phonetics, phonology, or pronunciation in web-based tutorials.
Lexicons, thesauri, and language databases with IPA transcriptions.
Pair with text or ARIA labels (e.g. “voiced palato-alveolar affricate”) when the symbol carries phonetic meaning.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʤorʤsince no named entity exists - Choose fonts with IPA Extensions coverage (Charis SIL, Noto Sans, Segoe UI)
- Keep hex or decimal style consistent across the document
- Use
\02A4only inside CSScontent - Provide phonetic context on first use (e.g. “judge” sound)
Don’t
- Confuse ʤ (single dz digraph) with dʒ (d + ezh sequence)
- Assume a named entity exists—U+02A4 has none
- Rely on fonts that omit IPA Extensions (glyph may show as a box)
- Put CSS escape
\02A4in HTML text nodes - Mix hex and decimal styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
ʤ ʤFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\02A4U+02A4 LATIN SMALL LETTER DZ DIGRAPH
IPA Extensions block—voiced palato-alveolar affricate in phonetic notation
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers with IPA-capable fonts
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʤ (hex), ʤ (decimal), or \02A4 in CSS content. All produce ʤ. There is no named HTML entity.U+02A4 (LATIN SMALL LETTER DZ DIGRAPH). IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF). Hex 02A4, decimal 676. Represents the voiced palato-alveolar affricate in the IPA.ʤ or ʤ) go in markup. The CSS escape \02A4 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ʤ.ʤ, ʤ, or \02A4 in CSS to display it.Explore More HTML Entities!
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