HTML Entity for Esh Reverse Squat (ʅ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Esh Reverse Squat (ʅ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0285 (LATIN SMALL LETTER SQUAT REVERSED ESH) in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)—used in linguistics and specialized phonetic notation.
Render it with ʅ, ʅ, or CSS escape \285. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ʅ with esh (ʃ), esh middle stroke (ʄ), or ordinary Latin letters.
⚡ Quick Reference — Esh Reverse Squat
U+0285IPA Extensions
ʅHexadecimal reference
ʅDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0285
Hex code ʅ
HTML code ʅ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \285
IPA meaning Squat reversed esh
Related U+0283 = Esh (ʃ); U+0284 = Esh middle stroke (ʄ)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Esh Reverse Squat (ʅ) 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: "\285";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Esh Reverse Squat using Hexadecimal: ʅ</p>
<p>Esh Reverse Squat using HTML Code: ʅ</p>
<p id="point">Esh Reverse Squat using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Esh Reverse Squat entity is universally supported in modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the esh reverse squat symbol (ʅ) in IPA context and compared with esh middle stroke (ʄ):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʅ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0285 to display the Esh Reverse Squat. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʅ uses the decimal Unicode value 645 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\285 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: ʅ. Unicode U+0285 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 Reverse Squat (ʅ) commonly appears in:
Phonetic notation requiring the squat reversed esh (ʅ).
Academic papers, phonology, and sound inventories on the web.
Dictionaries, language apps, and pronunciation guides.
Lessons on related esh variants (ʃ, ʄ, ʅ).
Linguistic HTML with correct IPA Extensions symbols.
IPA and phonetic entity reference pages.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʅorʅfor 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 [ʅ] for phonetic vs slashes /ʅ/ for phonemic notation
Don’t
- Confuse ʅ (reverse squat) with ʄ (middle stroke) or ʃ (esh)
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+0285
- Put CSS escape
\285in 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 ʅ
ʅ ʅFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\285Unicode U+0285 — LATIN SMALL LETTER SQUAT REVERSED ESH
Squat reversed esh—distinct from ʄ middle stroke
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʅ (hex), ʅ (decimal), or \285 in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+0285 (LATIN SMALL LETTER SQUAT REVERSED ESH). IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). Hex 0285, decimal 645. Squat reversed esh in phonetic notation.ʅ or ʅ in markup, or \285 in CSS.ʅ or ʅ) go in markup. The CSS escape \285 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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