HTML Entity for Esh Curl (ʆ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+0286

HTML Entity for esh curl (U+0286) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Esh Curl?

Esh curl (ʆ) is the Unicode character at U+0286 in IPA Extensions. Official name: LATIN SMALL LETTER ESH WITH CURL. It is a curled variant of esh (ʃ), used in some phonetic and historical IPA transcriptions.

Remember

Character     ʆ
Unicode       U+0286
Hex entity    &#x0286;
Decimal       &#646;
CSS escape    \0286
Named entity  (none)
Not the same  ʃ (esh) · ʒ (ezh) · ∫ (int)

Prefer ʆ or ʆ in HTML (no named form). You can also type ʆ in a UTF-8 document.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	—
Hex entity	`ʆ`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`ʆ`	HTML markup
Direct character	`ʆ`	HTML text (UTF-8)
CSS escape	`\0286`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Curled esh glyph	`ʆ` or type `ʆ`
Standard IPA /ʃ/ (as in ship)	Esh (ʃ)
Voiced counterpart /ʒ/	Ezh (ʒ)
Math integral	Integral (`∫`, ∫) — not IPA
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\0286"`

See it

Live Preview

Esh curl rendered alone, in a sample line, and compared with related letters.

Glyph ʆ

Large glyph ʆ

Sample phonetic curl: ʆ

Compared ʆ ʃ ʒ ∫

With entities Hex: ʆ | Decimal: ʆ

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Esh curl with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to display ʆ in HTML and CSS.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Esh Curl (U+0286) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\0286";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x0286;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#646;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ʆ</p>
  <p>Compare: &#x0286; vs &#x0283;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: ʆ inserts code point U+0286 → ʆ.

2. Decimal: same code point as 646 → ʆ. Same visual as hex.

3. CSS: use \0286 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ʆ.

4. Typed: paste ʆ in a UTF-8 document, or compare with plain esh via ʃ.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Esh curl.

Name

No named entity

There is no HTML5 named entity for U+0286. Use ʆ or ʆ. Do not invent &eshcurl;.

Not plain esh

U+0283 (ʃ) is the standard IPA /ʃ/ letter. Use esh curl only when you need the curled form.

Not ezh

U+0292 (ʒ) is the voiced /ʒ/ letter — a different character entirely.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\0286 belongs in CSS strings. ʆ / ʆ belong in HTML.

Fonts

IPA font coverage

Some fonts omit IPA Extensions. Prefer a font with solid IPA coverage for phonetic pages.

a11y

Add accessible text

Screen readers may not announce ʆ clearly. Prefer nearby prose (for example “esh curl”) when the symbol carries meaning.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish entities with ; — write ʆ, not &#x0286.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Esh curl (U+0286) and its entity forms (ʆ, ʆ, CSS \\0286) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on IPA Extensions font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Esh Curl (ʆ)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+0286 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ʆ in HTML (no named form). Use ʆ when decimal form is required, and \\0286 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: esh curl is U+0286 (decimal 646) — glyph ʆ.
HTML: no named entity — use ʆ / ʆ / type ʆ.
CSS: use \0286 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ʆ ≠ esh ʃ ≠ ezh ʒ.

One line: U+0286 → ʆ / ʆ / CSS \0286 (no named form).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ʆ in HTML?

Use ʆ (hex), ʆ (decimal), type ʆ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \0286 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+0286.

What is the Unicode value for this letter?

U+0286 (LATIN SMALL LETTER ESH WITH CURL). Hex 0286, decimal 646. It belongs to the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF).

Is there a named HTML entity for esh curl?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+0286. Prefer ʆ or ʆ.

When should I use U+0286?

Use it when you need the curled esh glyph (historical or specialized phonetic notation). Prefer plain esh (U+0283) for standard IPA /ʃ/ as in ship.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+0286?

HTML numeric entities (ʆ or ʆ) go in markup. The CSS escape \0286 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is U+0286 the same as U+0283 or U+0292?

No. U+0286 is ʆ (esh curl). U+0283 is ʃ (esh). U+0292 is ʒ (ezh).

Did you know?

Esh curl is Unicode U+0286 (decimal 646) — glyph ʆ (LATIN SMALL LETTER ESH WITH CURL) in IPA Extensions. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ʆ or ʆ. It is a curled variant of esh (ʃ). Prefer plain esh for standard IPA /ʃ/, and do not confuse it with ezh (ʒ) or integral (∫).

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