HTML Entity for Lowercase J Middle Stroke (ɉ)

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+0249
HTML Entity for Lowercase J Middle Stroke tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the lowercase j with middle stroke (ɉ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0249 in the Latin Extended-B block—the letter j with a horizontal stroke through the middle. It appears in phonetic and linguistic notation, and in some orthographies and transliteration systems.

Render it with ɉ, ɉ, or CSS escape \249. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase J Middle Stroke Entity

Unicode U+0249

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code ɉ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ɉ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+0249
Hex code       ɉ
HTML code      ɉ
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \249
Meaning        Latin small letter j with stroke
Also known as  j middle stroke
Related        U+006A = j (plain lowercase j)
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the lowercase j with middle stroke (ɉ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\249";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x249;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#585;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The lowercase j with middle stroke (ɉ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B glyphs:

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

👀 Live Preview

See the lowercase j with middle stroke (ɉ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:

Large glyphɉ
Phonetic useDistinguishes stroked j from plain j in notation
Unicode nameLATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH STROKE
Not the same asplain j (U+006A) or ȷ (dotless j)
Numeric refs&#x249; &#585; \249

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x249; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 249 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#585; uses the decimal Unicode value 585 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\249 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: ɉ. Unicode U+0249 sits in Latin Extended-B. Do not confuse with plain j (U+006A), dotless j ȷ (U+0237), or IPA ʝ (j crossed tail).

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Use Cases

The lowercase j with middle stroke (ɉ) is commonly used in:

📜 Phonetic transcription

Phonetic notation where the stroke distinguishes ɉ from plain j.

🔤 Linguistics

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

📖 Dictionaries

Pronunciation guides and reference works using extended Latin characters.

🌐 Language learning

Educational apps and content teaching phonetic symbols and extended letters.

🎨 Typography

Font design and typographic work that includes the j with stroke.

♿ Accessibility

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

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When generating linguistic markup, using &#585; or &#x249; ensures correct output.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use U+0249 (ɉ) when the stroked j is required; use U+006A for plain j
  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ɉ directly in UTF-8 source
  • Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B and phonetic notation
  • Pick one entity style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
  • Use the precomposed character rather than combining j with a separate stroke

Don’t

  • Substitute plain j when ɉ is required for correct phonetic notation
  • Confuse ɉ (j with stroke) with ȷ (dotless j) or ʝ (IPA crossed tail)
  • Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for this character
  • Put CSS escape \249 in HTML text nodes
  • Assume all fonts render Latin Extended-B glyphs identically

Key Takeaways

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Three references render ɉ; no named entity exists

&#x249; &#585;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\249
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Unicode U+0249 — LATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH STROKE

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Essential for phonetic notation and extended Latin typography

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x249; (hex), &#585; (decimal), or \249 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ɉ.
U+0249 (LATIN SMALL LETTER J WITH STROKE). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 249, decimal 585. Used in phonetic and linguistic notation.
When writing phonetic transcriptions, linguistic and phonological content, dictionary pronunciation guides, language-learning materials, and transliteration systems that require the stroked j character.
ɉ (U+0249) is the letter j with a horizontal stroke through the middle. j (U+006A) is the standard lowercase j. The stroke distinguishes this character in phonetic and orthographic systems. They are distinct Unicode characters.
Named HTML entities cover a limited set of characters. ɉ is in Latin Extended-B and uses numeric codes (hex or decimal) or a CSS escape. This is standard for many extended Latin and phonetic symbols without named entities.

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