HTML Entity for Lowercase D Tail (ɖ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase d with tail (ɖ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is the Latin small letter d with tail, used in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for the voiced retroflex plosive and in African language orthographies such as Ewe and Fon. It is U+0256 in the IPA Extensions block.
Render it with ɖ, ɖ, or CSS escape \0256. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase D Tail Entity
U+0256IPA Extensions
ɖHexadecimal reference
ɖDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0256
Hex code ɖ
HTML code ɖ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \0256
Meaning Latin small letter d with tail
IPA usage Voiced retroflex plosive
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase d tail (ɖ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\0256";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ɖ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ɖ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase d tail (ɖ) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used and a font with IPA Extensions support is available:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase d tail (ɖ) and how it differs from related characters:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ɖ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0256 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ɖ uses the decimal Unicode value 598 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.
CSS Entity
\0256 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: ɖ. Unicode U+0256 sits in IPA Extensions. Do not confuse ɖ with plain d (U+0064) or ɗ (d hook, U+0257). There is no named HTML entity.
Use Cases
The lowercase d tail (ɖ) is commonly used in:
Display IPA symbols in language and phonetics articles (e.g. ɖ for voiced retroflex plosive).
Correct spelling in Ewe, Fon, and other African language orthographies that use ɖ.
Show phonetic transcriptions and pronunciation keys in dictionaries and language resources.
Represent phonetic transcriptions in linguistics and language research publications.
Display correct characters in language courses and pronunciation guides for African languages.
Showcase IPA Extensions coverage in font demos and type design.
Support proper rendering for African and other languages that use the d with tail.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ɖorɖin HTML (no named entity exists) - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ɖ 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 ɖ from plain
d, ɗ (d hook), and đ (d stroke)
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ɖ
- Substitute plain
dwhen ɖ is required for phonetic or orthographic accuracy - Confuse ɖ (tail) with ɗ (hook) or other accented d variants
- Put CSS escape
\0256in HTML text nodes - Assume all fonts render IPA Extensions glyphs identically
Key Takeaways
Three references render ɖ (no named entity)
ɖ ɖFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\0256Unicode U+0256 — LATIN SMALL LETTER D WITH TAIL
IPA voiced retroflex plosive; used in Ewe, Fon, and African orthographies
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ɖ (hex), ɖ (decimal), or \0256 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity; use numeric codes or CSS.U+0256 (LATIN SMALL LETTER D WITH TAIL). IPA Extensions block. Hex 0256, decimal 598. Used in IPA for the voiced retroflex plosive and in Ewe, Fon, and other African language orthographies.ɖ or ɖ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\0256) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ɖ but in different contexts.ɖ or ɖ in HTML, or \0256 in CSS. This is standard for phonetic and extended Latin characters.Explore More HTML Entities!
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