HTML Entity for Inverted Double Arch Below (U+032B)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+032B

HTML Entity for combining Inverted Double Arch Below (U+032B) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Inverted Double Arch Below Entity?

Inverted Double Arch Below is the combining diacritic at Unicode U+032B (COMBINING INVERTED DOUBLE ARCH BELOW). It sits below a base letter — common in IPA for labialization (e.g. u̫).

Remember

Mark          combining inverted double arch below
Unicode       U+032B
Hex entity    &#x032B;
Decimal       &#811;
CSS escape    \032B
Named entity  (none)
Order         base letter + mark  →  u&#x032B;

Combining marks are not standalone letters. Write the base character first, then the entity (e.g. u̫ → u̫).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Hex entity	`̫`	HTML after the base letter
Decimal entity	`̫`	HTML after the base letter
CSS escape	`\032B`	Stylesheet `content` (often `::after`)
Direct character	base + U+032B	UTF-8 HTML text
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Need an entity in HTML source	`u̫` or `u̫`
Generated mark via `::after`	`content: "\032B"` on an element that ends with the base letter
UTF-8 page, typing is easy	Type base + combining mark directly
Looking for a named `&...;` form	Does not exist — use numeric form
Inverted bridge below (U+033A)	Different combining character — use Inverted Bridge Below

See it

Live Preview

Inverted Double Arch Below combined with base letters (font-dependent).

With vowels u̫ o̫ a̫

Large sample u̫

vs bridge Arch U+032B: u̫ | Bridge U+033A: t̺

Mark alone ̫ (needs a base letter)

With entities u̫ | u̫

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Inverted Double Arch Below with hex, decimal, and CSS after a base letter. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to attach U+032B to a base letter.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Inverted Double Arch Below (U+032B) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\032B";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: u&#x032B;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: u&#811;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: u</p>
  <p>Typed directly: u̫</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+032B → ̫ after the base letter. The browser combines them into u̫.

2. Decimal: same code point as 811 → ̫. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \032B in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends the mark below the letter u.

4. Typed: in UTF-8 you can type the base letter and the combining mark directly — same visual result.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with combining Inverted Double Arch Below.

Order

Base letter first

Write u̫, not ̫u. Combining marks follow the base.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+032B. Use numeric forms.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\032B belongs in CSS. ̫ / ̫ belong in HTML.

Look-alikes

Not U+033A

U+033A is inverted bridge below. U+032B is the double-arch form used for labialization.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ̫, not &#811.

Fonts

Diacritic support

Use fonts with good below-base combining support (e.g. Charis SIL, DejaVu Sans, Noto Sans).

Compatibility

Browser Support

Combining Inverted Double Arch Below (U+032B) and its numeric entity forms (̫, ̫, CSS \\032B) are supported in all mainstream browsers when the font positions Combining Diacritical Marks correctly.

✓ Universal support

Inverted Double Arch Below (U+032B)

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — attach after the base letter for correct combining below.

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+032B / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer base̫ or base̫ in HTML. Use \\032B only inside CSS content. Rendering quality depends on the font.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: combining inverted double arch below is U+032B (decimal 811).
HTML: use ̫ or ̫ after the base letter.
CSS: use \032B inside content for generated marks.
Order: always base + mark — never the reverse.

One line: U+032B → u̫ / u̫ / CSS \032B.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Inverted Double Arch Below (U+032B) in HTML using entities?

Use ̫ (hex), ̫ (decimal), or the CSS escape \032B in the content property. There is no named HTML entity. Place the mark immediately after the base letter (e.g. u̫).

What is the Unicode value for Inverted Double Arch Below?

U+032B (COMBINING INVERTED DOUBLE ARCH BELOW). Hex 032B, decimal 811. It belongs to the Combining Diacritical Marks block.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+032B?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this combining mark. Use numeric references like ̫ or ̫.

When should I use the Inverted Double Arch Below HTML entity?

Use it in IPA and linguistics for labialization (e.g. u̫, t̫). Always write base letter first, then the combining mark.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+032B?

HTML entities (̫ or ̫) go in markup after the base character. The CSS escape \032B is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::after). Both apply the combining mark below the letter.

How is U+032B different from inverted bridge below (U+033A)?

U+033A is COMBINING INVERTED BRIDGE BELOW (often apical). U+032B is the inverted double arch below — a different shape used in IPA for labialization.

Did you know?

Inverted Double Arch Below is Unicode U+032B (decimal 811) — COMBINING INVERTED DOUBLE ARCH BELOW. HTML5 has no named entity. Place it after the base letter (e.g. u̫). Used in IPA for labialization.

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