HTML Entity for Lowercase E Schwa Hook (ɚ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the schwa hook (ɚ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. Also called lowercase e schwa hook, this character is used in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for a rhotic (r-colored) schwa—common in American English (e.g., unstressed syllables in “letter” or “butter”). It is U+025A in the IPA Extensions block.
Render it with ɚ, ɚ, or CSS escape \25A. There is no named HTML entity for the schwa hook, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase E Schwa Hook Entity
U+025AIPA Extensions
ɚHexadecimal reference
ɚDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+025A
Hex code ɚ
HTML code ɚ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \25A
Meaning Latin small letter schwa with hook
Also known as Schwa hook / lowercase e schwa hook
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the schwa hook (ɚ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\25A";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ɚ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ɚ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The schwa hook (ɚ) and its numeric entity references are supported in modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the schwa hook (ɚ) in IPA and linguistic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ɚ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 25A to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ɚ uses the decimal Unicode value 602 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extension characters.
CSS Entity
\25A 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: ɚ. Unicode U+025A sits in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). Do not confuse ɚ (schwa hook) with ə (plain schwa) or plain e (U+0065). There is no named HTML entity.
Use Cases
The schwa hook (ɚ) is commonly used in:
International Phonetic Alphabet transcriptions for rhotic (r-colored) schwa vowels.
Pronunciation guides for unstressed r-colored vowels in words like “letter” and “butter.”
Scholarly articles, research sites, and phonetic annotation tools.
Dictionary entries and academic content with IPA rhotic vowel notation.
ESL and pronunciation apps teaching American English vowel sounds.
Correct encoding so IPA content is indexed and read consistently.
Phonetic transcription systems for rhotic vowel notation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ɚorɚin HTML (no named entity exists) - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ɚ directly in UTF-8 source
- Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
- Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)
- Distinguish ɚ (schwa hook) from ə (plain schwa) and plain
e(U+0065)
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ɚ
- Substitute ə (plain schwa) when ɚ (rhotic schwa) is required
- Put CSS escape
\25Ain HTML text nodes - Assume all fonts render IPA Extension glyphs identically
- Confuse ɚ with other IPA vowel symbols such as ɘ (reversed e)
Key Takeaways
Three references render ɚ (no named entity)
ɚ ɚFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\25AUnicode U+025A — LATIN SMALL LETTER SCHWA WITH HOOK
Essential for rhotic IPA notation and American English phonetic content
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ɚ (hex), ɚ (decimal), or \25A in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity; use numeric codes or CSS.U+025A (LATIN SMALL LETTER SCHWA WITH HOOK). IPA Extensions block. Hex 25A, decimal 602. Used in the International Phonetic Alphabet for a rhotic (r-colored) schwa, common in American English.ɚ or ɚ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\25A) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ɚ but in different contexts.ɚ or ɚ in HTML, or \25A in CSS. This is standard for many IPA Extension characters.Explore More HTML Entities!
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