HTML Entity for Fn Feng Digraph (ʩ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Fn Feng digraph (ʩ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+02A9 (LATIN SMALL LETTER FN FENG) in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)—used in phonetic and linguistic notation, including specialized IPA and Africanist transcription contexts.
Render it with ʩ, ʩ, or CSS escape \02A9. There is no named HTML entity. Use an IPA-capable font (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL). Compare nearby IPA glyphs such as ʧ (hwair) or ʣ (dz digraph) when choosing the correct symbol.
⚡ Quick Reference — Fn Feng Digraph
U+02A9IPA Extensions block
ʩHexadecimal reference
ʩDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+02A9
Hex code ʩ
HTML code ʩ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \02A9
Official name LATIN SMALL LETTER FN FENG
Related U+02A7 = Hwair (ʧ); U+02A3 = Dz digraph (ʣ)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Fn Feng digraph (ʩ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\02A9";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fn Feng Digraph using Hexadecimal: ʩ</p>
<p>Fn Feng Digraph using HTML Code: ʩ</p>
<p id="point">Fn Feng Digraph using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+02A9 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 Fn Feng digraph (ʩ) in phonetic and linguistic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʩ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 02A9 to display the Fn Feng digraph. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʩ uses the decimal Unicode value 681 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\02A9 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ʩ. Unicode U+02A9 is in IPA Extensions. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The Fn Feng digraph (ʩ) is commonly used in:
Display IPA and specialized phonetic symbols in pronunciation guides and linguistic content.
Dictionary entries, glossaries, and language reference materials with phonetic notation.
Pronunciation guides, language apps, and educational content that use IPA notation.
Phonetics, phonology, and linguistics research requiring specialized character support.
Testing and displaying extended Latin and IPA characters in font specimens.
HTML entity references, Unicode charts, and character set documentation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʩorʩconsistently in markup - Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL, system UI)
- Add
aria-label="fn feng digraph"when the character carries phonetic meaning - Provide a pronunciation key or gloss alongside IPA symbols
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+02A9
- Confuse ʩ with nearby IPA letters (e.g. ʧ hwair, ʣ dz)
- Put CSS escape
\02A9in 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 plus CSS render ʩ
ʩ ʩFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\02A9Unicode U+02A9 — LATIN SMALL LETTER FN FENG
IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʩ (hex), ʩ (decimal), or \02A9 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ʩ.U+02A9 (LATIN SMALL LETTER FN FENG). IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). Hex 02A9, decimal 681. Used in phonetic and linguistic notation.ʩ or ʩ) go in markup. The CSS escape \02A9 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.ʩ or ʩ in HTML.Explore More HTML Entities!
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