HTML Entity for E Reverse Closed (ʚ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the E Reverse Closed (ʚ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+029A (LATIN SMALL LETTER CLOSED OPEN E) in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)—used in phonetics and the International Phonetic Alphabet for the closed open E (also called reverse closed E).
Render it with ʚ, ʚ, or CSS escape \029A. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol. Compare ɛ (open e, U+025B) or ə (schwa, U+0259) when you need a related vowel glyph.
⚡ Quick Reference — E Reverse Closed
U+029AIPA Extensions block
ʚHexadecimal reference
ʚDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+029A
Hex code ʚ
HTML code ʚ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \029A
Related U+025B = Open e (ɛ); U+02A3 = Dz digraph (ʣ)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the E Reverse Closed (ʚ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\029A";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>E Reverse Closed using Hexadecimal: ʚ</p>
<p>E Reverse Closed using HTML Code: ʚ</p>
<p id="point">E Reverse Closed using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+029A 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 E Reverse Closed (ʚ) in phonetic and linguistic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʚ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 029A to display the E Reverse Closed. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʚ uses the decimal Unicode value 666 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\029A is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ʚ. Unicode U+029A. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The E Reverse Closed (ʚ) is commonly used in:
Represent the closed open E vowel in International Phonetic Alphabet notation.
Papers, dictionaries, and language descriptions for phonetic symbols.
Phonology, phonetics, and vowel quality in papers and textbooks.
Pronunciation and vowel quality in dictionary entries.
Teach IPA vowel symbols in language learning content.
Linguistic and phonetic publishing with IPA-capable fonts.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʚorʚconsistently in markup - Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL, system UI)
- Add
aria-labelwith phonetic meaning (e.g. “IPA closed open E”) - Pair ʚ 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+029A
- Confuse ʚ (closed open E) with ɛ (open e) or ə (schwa)
- Put CSS escape
\029Ain 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 ʚ
ʚ ʚFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\029AUnicode U+029A — LATIN SMALL LETTER CLOSED OPEN E
IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʚ (hex), ʚ (decimal), or \029A in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ʚ.U+029A (LATIN SMALL LETTER CLOSED OPEN E). IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). Hex 029A, decimal 666. Used in IPA for the closed open E vowel.ʚ or ʚ) go in markup. The CSS escape \029A is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.ʚ or ʚ in HTML.Explore More HTML Entities!
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