HTML Entity for Dz Digraph (ʣ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Dz Digraph (ʣ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+02A3 (LATIN SMALL LETTER DZ DIGRAPH) in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)—used in the International Phonetic Alphabet for the voiceless postalveolar affricate (as in “cats” or “pizza” in some pronunciations).
Render it with ʣ, ʣ, or CSS escape \02A3. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol. Compare ʥ (Dz curl, U+02A5) or ʤ (Dezh digraph) when you need a related IPA glyph.
⚡ Quick Reference — Dz Digraph
U+02A3IPA Extensions block
ʣHexadecimal reference
ʣDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+02A3
Hex code ʣ
HTML code ʣ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \02A3
Related U+02A5 = Dz curl (ʥ); U+02A4 = Dezh digraph (ʤ)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Dz Digraph (ʣ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\02A3";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Dz Digraph using Hexadecimal: ʣ</p>
<p>Dz Digraph using HTML Code: ʣ</p>
<p id="point">Dz Digraph using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+02A3 is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes IPA Extensions (e.g. system UI, Doulos SIL, Charis SIL):
👀 Live Preview
See the Dz Digraph (ʣ) in phonetic and linguistic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʣ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 02A3 to display the Dz Digraph. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʣ uses the decimal Unicode value 675 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\02A3 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ʣ. Unicode U+02A3. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The Dz Digraph (ʣ) is commonly used in:
Represent the voiceless postalveolar affricate in International Phonetic Alphabet notation.
Papers, dictionaries, and language descriptions for phonetic symbols.
Phonology, phonetics, and language acquisition papers and textbooks.
Pronunciation guides and lexical databases with IPA notation.
Teach pronunciation and IPA in language learning apps and sites.
Clinical or educational materials that include phonetic notation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʣorʣconsistently in markup - Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL, system UI)
- Add
aria-labelwith phonetic meaning (e.g. “IPA voiceless postalveolar affricate”) - Pair ʣ with a sound example or gloss in linguistic content
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+02A3
- Confuse ʣ (Dz digraph) with ʥ (Dz curl) or ʤ (Dezh)
- Put CSS escape
\02A3in HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone without phonetic context for learners
- Assume all fonts render IPA glyphs identically
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ʣ
ʣ ʣFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\02A3Unicode U+02A3 — LATIN SMALL LETTER DZ DIGRAPH
IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʣ (hex), ʣ (decimal), or \02A3 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ʣ.U+02A3 (LATIN SMALL LETTER DZ DIGRAPH). IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). Hex 02A3, decimal 675. Used in IPA for the voiceless postalveolar affricate.ʣ or ʣ) go in markup. The CSS escape \02A3 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.ʣ or ʣ in HTML.Explore More HTML Entities!
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