HTML Entity for Esh Curl (ʆ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Esh Curl (ʆ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0286 (LATIN SMALL LETTER ESH WITH CURL) in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)—a specialized IPA variant of esh used in linguistics and phonetic notation.
Render it with ʆ, ʆ, or CSS escape \286. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ʆ with esh (ʃ), esh loop (ƪ), or ordinary sh letters.
⚡ Quick Reference — Esh Curl
U+0286IPA Extensions
ʆHexadecimal reference
ʆDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0286
Hex code ʆ
HTML code ʆ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \286
IPA meaning Esh with curl (specialized variant)
Related U+0283 = Esh (ʃ); U+01AA = Esh loop (ƪ)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Esh Curl (ʆ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\286";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Esh Curl using Hexadecimal: ʆ</p>
<p>Esh Curl using HTML Code: ʆ</p>
<p id="point">Esh Curl using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Esh Curl entity is universally supported in modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the esh curl symbol (ʆ) in IPA context and compared with esh (ʃ):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʆ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0286 to display the Esh Curl. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʆ uses the decimal Unicode value 646 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\286 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ʆ. Unicode U+0286 in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The Esh Curl (ʆ) commonly appears in:
Specialized phonetic notation requiring the esh-with-curl glyph.
Academic papers, phonology, and sound inventories on the web.
Dictionaries, language apps, and pronunciation guides.
Advanced IPA lessons contrasting esh, esh curl, and related symbols.
Linguistic HTML with correct IPA Extensions symbols.
IPA and phonetic entity reference pages.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʆorʆfor readable IPA markup - Use IPA-friendly fonts (e.g. Charis SIL, DejaVu Sans)
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">) - Add context for screen readers when the symbol carries phonetic meaning
- Use brackets [ʆ] for phonetic vs slashes /ʆ/ for phonemic notation
Don’t
- Confuse ʆ (esh curl) with ʃ (esh) or ƪ (esh loop)
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+0286
- Put CSS escape
\286in HTML text nodes - Assume every font renders IPA Extensions clearly
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS render ʆ
ʆ ʆFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\286Unicode U+0286 — LATIN SMALL LETTER ESH WITH CURL
IPA esh variant with curl—distinct from ʃ esh
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʆ (hex), ʆ (decimal), or \286 in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+0286 (LATIN SMALL LETTER ESH WITH CURL). IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). Hex 0286, decimal 646. Specialized IPA variant of esh.ʆ or ʆ in markup, or \286 in CSS.ʆ or ʆ) go in markup. The CSS escape \286 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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