HTML Entity for Lowercase J Crossed Tail (ʝ)

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⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+029D
HTML Entity for Lowercase J Crossed Tail tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the lowercase j with crossed tail (ʝ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is part of the IPA Extensions block (U+029D) and represents the voiced palatal fricative in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is used in phonetic and linguistic notation to denote a specific speech sound.

Render it with ʝ, ʝ, or CSS escape \29D. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase J Crossed Tail Entity

Unicode U+029D

IPA Extensions

Hex Code ʝ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ʝ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+029D
Hex code       ʝ
HTML code      ʝ
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \29D
Meaning        Latin small letter j with crossed-tail
IPA            Voiced palatal fricative
Related        U+006A = j (plain lowercase)
Block          IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the lowercase j crossed tail (ʝ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\29D";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x29D;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#669;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The lowercase j crossed tail (ʝ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes IPA Extensions glyphs:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the lowercase j crossed tail (ʝ) in IPA and linguistic contexts:

Large glyphʝ
IPA meaningVoiced palatal fricative (IPA symbol ʝ)
UsagePhonetic transcription, dictionaries, linguistics
Not the same asplain j (U+006A), ĵ (&jcirc;), or ǰ (j caron)
Numeric refs&#x29D; &#669; \29D

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x29D; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 29D to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#669; uses the decimal Unicode value 669 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\29D 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: ʝ. Unicode U+029D sits in IPA Extensions and denotes the voiced palatal fricative in IPA. Do not confuse with plain j, Esperanto ĵ (&jcirc;), or ǰ (j with caron).

✅

Use Cases

The lowercase j crossed tail (ʝ) is commonly used in:

🎤 IPA transcription

Represents the voiced palatal fricative in International Phonetic Alphabet notation.

🔤 Linguistics

Academic papers, textbooks, and resources on phonetics and phonology.

📚 Dictionaries

Pronunciation guides and reference works with IPA transcriptions.

📚 Language learning

Apps and educational content teaching or displaying IPA symbols.

📄 Speech research

Speech pathology, audiology, and linguistic research using standard IPA.

♿ Accessibility

Correct Unicode ensures screen readers handle ʝ properly in phonetic content.

🎨 Typography

IPA Extensions characters in linguistic fonts and design systems.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use U+029D (ʝ) as the precomposed IPA symbol for consistent display
  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ʝ directly in UTF-8 source
  • Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)
  • Pick one entity style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
  • Distinguish ʝ from plain j, ĵ, and other j variants

Don’t

  • Substitute plain j when ʝ is required for correct IPA notation
  • Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for this character
  • Confuse ʝ (IPA crossed tail) with ĵ (Esperanto circumflex)
  • Put CSS escape \29D in HTML text nodes
  • Assume all fonts render IPA Extensions glyphs identically

Key Takeaways

1

Three references render ʝ; no named entity exists

&#x29D; &#669;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\29D
3

Unicode U+029D — LATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH CROSSED-TAIL

4

Essential for IPA transcription, linguistics, and pronunciation guides

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x29D; (hex), &#669; (decimal), or \29D in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ʝ.
U+029D (LATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH CROSSED-TAIL). IPA Extensions block. Hex 29D, decimal 669. Represents the voiced palatal fricative in IPA.
When writing IPA phonetic transcriptions, linguistic and phonological content, dictionary pronunciation guides, language-learning materials, and academic papers on phonetics.
HTML code (&#669; or &#x29D;) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\29D) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ʝ but in different contexts.
Named HTML entities cover a limited set of characters. ʝ is in the IPA Extensions block and uses numeric codes (hex or decimal) or a CSS escape. This is standard for IPA and extended phonetic symbols in HTML.

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