HTML Entity for Lowercase I Stroke (ɨ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase i with stroke (ɨ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. Also called barred i or i bar, this character is used in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and linguistic notation. It is U+0268 in the IPA Extensions block.
Render it with ɨ, ɨ, or CSS escape \268. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase I Stroke Entity
U+0268IPA Extensions
ɨHexadecimal reference
ɨDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0268
Hex code ɨ
HTML code ɨ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \268
Meaning Latin small letter i with stroke (barred i)
Related U+0197 = uppercase i with stroke (Ɨ)
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase i stroke (ɨ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\268";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ɨ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ɨ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase i stroke (ɨ) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase i stroke (ɨ) in IPA and linguistic contexts:
i, or į (ogonek)🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ɨ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 268 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ɨ uses the decimal Unicode value 616 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.
CSS Entity
\268 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: ɨ. Unicode U+0268 sits in IPA Extensions. There is no named HTML entity (unlike į with į). Uppercase equivalent: U+0197 (Ɨ). Do not confuse with plain i (U+0069) or ı (dotless i).
Use Cases
The lowercase i stroke (ɨ) is commonly used in:
Represents the close central unrounded vowel in IPA transcriptions.
Dictionaries, academic papers, and language learning materials for phonetic notation.
Can represent the weak vowel in syllables like the second syllable of “roses” or “button”.
Transcriptions of languages with a close central vowel sound.
Pronunciation guides and dictionary entries using IPA symbols including ɨ.
Phonetic and linguistic content requiring correct barred-i rendering.
Correct IPA rendering helps readers and assistive technologies interpret pronunciation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ɨorɨin HTML (no named entity exists) - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ɨ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL)
- Pick one representation (hex or decimal) and use it consistently
- Distinguish ɨ from ı (dotless i), plain
i, and Ɨ (uppercase)
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ɨ
- Substitute plain
iwhen ɨ is required for IPA accuracy - Put CSS escape
\268in HTML text nodes - Assume all fonts render IPA barred-i glyphs identically
- Confuse ɨ (barred i) with ı (dotless i) or į (ogonek)
Key Takeaways
Three references render ɨ (no named entity)
ɨ ɨFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\268Unicode U+0268 — LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH STROKE (barred i)
Essential for IPA, linguistics, and phonetic notation
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ɨ or decimal ɨ, or CSS escape \268.U+0268 (LATIN SMALL LETTER I WITH STROKE). IPA Extensions block. Hex 268, decimal 616.ɨ (hex), ɨ (decimal), or \268 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character.Explore More HTML Entities!
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