Lowercase g spirit (ɡ) is the IPA Extensions character at Unicode U+0261 (LATIN SMALL LETTER SCRIPT G). In phonetics it represents the voiced velar plosive. You can paste ɡ in a UTF-8 file, or use a numeric character reference when encoding must be explicit.
Remember
Character ɡ
Unicode U+0261
Hex entity ɡ
Decimal ɡ
CSS escape \0261
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ɡ. Prefer typing or pasting ɡ in UTF-8 pages; use entities for CSS content, generated markup, or when encoding must be explicit.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
ɡ
HTML text (UTF-8 default)
Hex entity
ɡ
HTML markup
Decimal entity
ɡ
HTML markup
CSS escape
\0261
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
IPA examples, linguistics pages (UTF-8)
Type or paste ɡ
Need an entity in HTML source
ɡ or ɡ
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\0261"
Looking for a named entity
Does not exist — use numeric form
Plain g or math script g (ℊ)
Different characters — see Related Topics
See it
Live Preview
IPA script g rendered in common contexts.
Inline textIPA voiced velar plosive: [ɡ]
Large glyphɡ
Phonetic/ɡoʊ/ vs /goʊ/
With entitiesHex: ɡ | Decimal: ɡ
Not the sameg (U+0067) · ℊ (ℊ, U+210A)
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows IPA script g with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
All four ways to produce ɡ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>IPA Script G (ɡ) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\0261";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>G Spirit using Hex Code: ɡ</p>
<p>G Spirit using HTML Code: ɡ</p>
<p id="point">G Spirit using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed / pasted: ɡ</p>
</body>
</html>
G Spirit using Hex Code: ɡ
G Spirit using HTML Code: ɡ
G Spirit using CSS Entity: ɡ
Typed / pasted: ɡ
How It Works
1. Hex:U+0261 → ɡ in HTML. The browser turns it into ɡ.
2. Decimal: same code point as 609 → ɡ. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \0261 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ɡ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ɡ: fine in UTF-8 documents. All four lines show the same glyph.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with the g spirit entity.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for ɡ. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\0261 belongs in CSS. ɡ / ɡ belong in HTML.
Look-alikes
Not g or ℊ
Plain g is U+0067; math script g ℊ is U+210A (ℊ). IPA ɡ is different.
Fonts
Use IPA-capable fonts
Some UI fonts omit IPA glyphs. Prefer fonts that cover IPA Extensions.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ɡ, not ɡ.
UTF-8
Declare charset
If you paste ɡ directly, serve the page as UTF-8 with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
Compatibility
Browser Support
IPA script g (U+0261) and its numeric entity forms (ɡ, ɡ, CSS \\0261) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Lowercase G Spirit (ɡ)
Paste ɡ, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same code point everywhere.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+0261 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use a pasted ɡ in UTF-8 text when you can. Prefer ɡ or ɡ in HTML when encoding must be explicit, and \\0261 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: IPA script g is U+0261 (decimal 609), IPA Extensions.
HTML: use ɡ or ɡ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \0261 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: IPA voiced velar plosive — not plain g or ℊ.
One line:U+0261 → paste ɡ, or encode as ɡ / ɡ / CSS \0261.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ɡ (hex), ɡ (decimal), or the CSS escape \0261 in the content property. All render ɡ. There is no named HTML entity for this character.
U+0261 (LATIN SMALL LETTER SCRIPT G). Hex 0261, decimal 609. It belongs to the IPA Extensions block and is used for the voiced velar plosive in phonetic transcription.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references ɡ or ɡ when you need an entity form.
Use it in IPA charts, linguistics pages, phonetic examples, CSS-generated content, or when encoding must be explicit. Prefer typing or pasting ɡ in UTF-8 files when you can.
HTML entities (ɡ or ɡ) go in markup. The CSS escape \0261 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ɡ.
Plain g is U+0067. Script small g ℊ is U+210A (ℊ), a Letterlike Symbol for math. IPA script g ɡ is U+0261 — an IPA letter for the voiced velar plosive. Do not substitute one for another.
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Did you know?
IPA script g (ɡ) is Unicode U+0261 (decimal 609) in the IPA Extensions block. HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ɡ or ɡ. In IPA it marks the voiced velar plosive.
