HTML Entity for Esh Middle Stroke (ʄ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Esh Middle Stroke (ʄ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0284 (LATIN SMALL LETTER ESH WITH MIDDLE STROKE) in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)—the voiced palato-alveolar fricative in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Render it with ʄ, ʄ, or CSS escape \284. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ʄ with esh (ʃ, voiceless), esh reverse squat (ʅ), or ordinary Latin letters.
⚡ Quick Reference — Esh Middle Stroke
U+0284IPA Extensions
ʄHexadecimal reference
ʄDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0284
Hex code ʄ
HTML code ʄ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \284
IPA meaning Voiced palato-alveolar fricative
Related U+0283 = Esh (ʃ, voiceless); U+0285 = Esh reverse squat (ʅ)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Esh Middle Stroke (ʄ) 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: "\284";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Esh Middle Stroke using Hexadecimal: ʄ</p>
<p>Esh Middle Stroke using HTML Code: ʄ</p>
<p id="point">Esh Middle Stroke using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Esh Middle Stroke entity is universally supported in modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the esh middle stroke symbol (ʄ) in IPA context and compared with esh (ʃ):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʄ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0284 to display the Esh Middle Stroke. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʄ uses the decimal Unicode value 644 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\284 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: ʄ. Unicode U+0284 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 Middle Stroke (ʄ) commonly appears in:
Phonetic notation for the voiced palato-alveolar fricative (ʄ).
Academic papers, phonology, and sound inventories on the web.
Dictionaries, language apps, and pronunciation guides.
Teaching voiced vs voiceless fricatives (ʄ vs ʃ).
Linguistic HTML with correct IPA Extensions symbols.
IPA and phonetic entity reference pages.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʄorʄfor 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 [ʄ] for phonetic vs slashes /ʄ/ for phonemic notation
Don’t
- Confuse ʄ (voiced) with ʃ (esh, voiceless) or ʅ (esh reverse squat)
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+0284
- Put CSS escape
\284in 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 ʄ
ʄ ʄFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\284Unicode U+0284 — LATIN SMALL LETTER ESH WITH MIDDLE STROKE
IPA voiced palato-alveolar fricative—distinct from ʃ esh
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʄ (hex), ʄ (decimal), or \284 in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+0284 (LATIN SMALL LETTER ESH WITH MIDDLE STROKE). IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). Hex 0284, decimal 644. Voiced palato-alveolar fricative in IPA.ʄ or ʄ in markup, or \284 in CSS.ʄ or ʄ) go in markup. The CSS escape \284 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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