HTML Entity for Inverted Glottal Stop (ƾ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Inverted Glottal Stop (ƾ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character (ƾ) is used in linguistics, IPA, and some minority language orthographies to represent an inverted glottal stop.
It is U+01BE (LATIN SMALL LETTER INVERTED GLOTTAL STOP) in the Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F). Use ƾ, ƾ, or CSS \01BE. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse U+01BE (ƾ) with U+02C0 (modifier letter glottal stop ˀ).
⚡ Quick Reference — Inverted Glottal Stop
U+01BELatin Extended-B
ƾHexadecimal reference
ƾDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+01BE
Hex code ƾ
HTML code ƾ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \01BE
Meaning Inverted glottal stop (ƾ)
Glyph ƾ
Example Phonetic: ƾ word-medial
Related U+02C0 = modifier glottal stopComplete HTML Example
This example shows the Inverted Glottal Stop (U+01BE) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. This character has no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\01BE";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Inverted Glottal Stop using Hexadecimal: ƾ</p>
<p>Inverted Glottal Stop using Decimal: ƾ</p>
<p id="point">Inverted Glottal Stop using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Inverted Glottal Stop (U+01BE) renders when fonts support Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F):
👀 Live Preview
See the Inverted Glottal Stop (ƾ) rendered (font-dependent):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ƾ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 01BE to display the Inverted Glottal Stop (ƾ).
Decimal HTML Code
ƾ uses the decimal Unicode value 446 for the same character.
CSS Entity
\01BE is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property, often on ::after following a base character in markup.
No Named Entity
U+01BE has no standard &...; named form. Use hex, decimal, or CSS escape only.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ƾ (ƾ). Unicode U+01BE is in Latin Extended-B. Next: Inverted Ohm Sign (U+2127).
Use Cases
The Inverted Glottal Stop (U+01BE) is commonly used in:
IPA and phonetic notation for the inverted glottal stop (ƾ).
Linguistic papers and language documentation.
Minority language writing systems that use ƾ.
Phonetics, phonology, and descriptive linguistics research.
Educational content and dictionary entries with phonetic forms.
Fonts with Latin Extended-B for correct rendering of U+01BE.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ƾorƾin HTML content - Use fonts with Latin Extended-B (Charis SIL, DejaVu Sans, Doulos SIL)
- Set
<meta charset="utf-8"> - Pick one numeric style per project
- Provide IPA or language context where helpful
Don’t
- Confuse U+01BE (ƾ) with U+02C0 (modifier glottal stop ˀ)
- Expect a named HTML entity for U+01BE
- Use CSS
\01BEinside HTML text nodes - Use fonts without Latin Extended-B support
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS for U+01BE
ƾ ƾFor CSS, use \01BE in the content property
Unicode U+01BE — LATIN SMALL LETTER INVERTED GLOTTAL STOP
Latin Extended-B block; glyph ƾ (ƾ)
Previous: Inverted Exclamation Mark Next: Inverted Ohm Sign
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ƾ (hex), ƾ (decimal), or \01BE in CSS content. There is no named entity. All methods render ƾ (ƾ) when the font supports U+01BE.U+01BE (LATIN SMALL LETTER INVERTED GLOTTAL STOP). Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F). Hex 01BE, decimal 446. Used in linguistics and some orthographies.ƾ or ƾ) go in markup. The CSS escape \01BE is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both render ƾ (ƾ).Explore More HTML Entities!
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