HTML Entity for Lowercase B Hook (ɓ)

Q: How do I display the lowercase b hook (ɓ) in HTML?

Use ɓ (hex), ɓ (decimal), or \0253 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the lowercase b hook?

U+0253 (LATIN SMALL LETTER B WITH HOOK) in the IPA Extensions block. Hex 0253, decimal 595. Used in IPA for the voiced bilabial implosive and in languages such as Fula, Hausa, and Giziga.

Q: What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for b hook?

HTML code (ɓ or ɓ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\0253) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of ::before or ::after. Both produce ɓ but in different contexts.

Q: Is there a named HTML entity for the lowercase b hook?

No. There is no named HTML entity for ɓ. Use ɓ or ɓ in HTML, or \0253 in CSS. This is standard for IPA and extended Latin characters.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+0253

HTML Entity for Lowercase B Hook tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the lowercase b with hook (ɓ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is the Latin small letter b with hook, used in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for the voiced bilabial implosive and in languages such as Fula, Hausa, and Giziga. It is U+0253 in the IPA Extensions block.

Render it with ɓ, ɓ, or CSS escape \0253. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase B Hook Entity

Unicode U+0253

IPA Extensions

Hex Code ɓ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ɓ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+0253
Hex code       &#x0253;
HTML code      &#595;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \0253
Meaning        Latin small letter b with hook
IPA usage      Voiced bilabial implosive
Block          IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the lowercase b hook (ɓ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\0253";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x0253;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#595;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The lowercase b hook (ɓ) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used and a font with IPA Extensions support is available:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the lowercase b hook (ɓ) and how it differs from related characters:

Large glyphɓ

IPA meaningVoiced bilabial implosive

Not the same asb (plain b) or ƀ (b with stroke)

Unicode blockIPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)

Numeric refsɓ ɓ \0253

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

ɓ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0253 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

ɓ uses the decimal Unicode value 595 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\0253 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ɓ. Unicode U+0253 sits in IPA Extensions. Do not confuse ɓ with plain b (U+0062) or ƀ (b with stroke, U+0180). There is no named HTML entity.

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Use Cases

The lowercase b hook (ɓ) is commonly used in:

🔤 IPA & phonetics

Display IPA symbols in language and phonetics articles (e.g. ɓ for voiced bilabial implosive).

📖 Pronunciation guides

Show correct pronunciation in dictionaries and language learning resources.

📚 Academic papers

Represent phonetic transcriptions in linguistics and language research.

🌐 Language learning

Display characters used in African languages such as Fula, Hausa, and Giziga.

🎨 Typography

Showcase extended Latin and IPA characters in font specimens.

🔍 Character references

Document IPA and extended Latin character sets on Unicode reference sites.

📧 Internationalization

Support proper rendering of minority languages that use this character.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use ɓ or ɓ in HTML (no named entity exists)
Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ɓ directly in UTF-8 source
Use IPA-aware or Unicode-complete fonts for reliable glyph rendering
Provide context (e.g. IPA notation) when using phonetic symbols
Distinguish ɓ from plain b and from ƀ (b with stroke)

Don’t

Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ɓ
Substitute plain b when ɓ is required for phonetic accuracy
Put CSS escape \0253 in HTML text nodes
Assume all fonts render IPA Extensions glyphs identically
Mix entity styles randomly in one file

Key Takeaways

Three references render ɓ (no named entity)

ɓ ɓ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\0253

Unicode U+0253 — LATIN SMALL LETTER B WITH HOOK

IPA voiced bilabial implosive; used in Fula, Hausa, Giziga, and more

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the lowercase b hook (ɓ) in HTML?

Use ɓ (hex), ɓ (decimal), or \0253 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity; use numeric codes or CSS.

What is the Unicode value for the lowercase b hook?

U+0253 (LATIN SMALL LETTER B WITH HOOK). IPA Extensions block. Hex 0253, decimal 595. Used in IPA and in languages such as Fula, Hausa, and Giziga.

When should I use the lowercase b hook (ɓ) in HTML?

In linguistic and phonetic content, IPA transcriptions, language learning sites, academic papers, dictionaries, pronunciation guides, and typography for languages that use this character.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for b hook?

HTML code (ɓ or ɓ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\0253) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ɓ but in different contexts.

Is there a named HTML entity for the lowercase b hook?

No. Named HTML entities do not include IPA characters like ɓ. Use ɓ or ɓ in HTML, or \0253 in CSS. This is standard for phonetic and extended Latin characters.

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