Lowercase k reverse (ʞ) is the IPA Extensions character at Unicode U+029E (LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED K). It is the letter k rotated 180° — used in the International Phonetic Alphabet and linguistic notation. You can paste ʞ in a UTF-8 file, or use a numeric character reference when encoding must be explicit.
Remember
Character ʞ
Unicode U+029E
Hex entity ʞ
Decimal ʞ
CSS escape \029E
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ʞ. Prefer typing or pasting ʞ 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
ʞ
HTML text (UTF-8 default)
Hex entity
ʞ
HTML markup
Decimal entity
ʞ
HTML markup
CSS escape
\029E
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
IPA / linguistics pages (UTF-8)
Type or paste ʞ
Need an entity in HTML source
ʞ or ʞ
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\029E"
Looking for a named entity
Does not exist — use numeric form
Plain letter k or kra ĸ
Different characters — see Related Topics
See it
Live Preview
Lowercase k reverse rendered in IPA and comparison contexts.
IPA sample[ʞ] turned k
Large glyphʞ
With entitiesHex: ʞ | Decimal: ʞ
vs k / ĸ / ƙʞ | k | ĸ | ƙ
BlockIPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows lowercase k reverse 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 ʞ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Lowercase K Reverse (ʞ) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\029E";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>K Reverse using Hex Code: ʞ</p>
<p>K Reverse using HTML Code: ʞ</p>
<p id="point">K Reverse using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed / pasted: ʞ</p>
<p>IPA: [ʞ]</p>
</body>
</html>
K Reverse using Hex Code: ʞ
K Reverse using HTML Code: ʞ
K Reverse using CSS Entity: ʞ
Typed / pasted: ʞ
IPA: [ʞ]
How It Works
1. Hex:U+029E → ʞ in HTML. The browser turns it into ʞ.
2. Decimal: same code point as 670 → ʞ. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \029E in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ʞ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ʞ: fine in UTF-8 documents. All four encoding lines show the same glyph.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with the k reverse entity.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for ʞ. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\029E belongs in CSS. ʞ / ʞ belong in HTML.
Look-alikes
Not k, ĸ, or ƙ
Plain k is U+006B; kra ĸ is U+0138; k hook ƙ is U+0199. ʞ is turned k for IPA.
Fonts
Glyph coverage
Some fonts omit IPA Extensions. If ʞ looks like a box, switch to a font with IPA coverage.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ʞ, not ʞ.
UTF-8
Declare charset
If you paste ʞ directly, serve the page as UTF-8 with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Lowercase k reverse (U+029E) and its numeric entity forms (ʞ, ʞ, CSS \\029E) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Lowercase K Reverse (ʞ)
Paste ʞ, 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+029E / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use a pasted ʞ in UTF-8 text when you can. Prefer ʞ or ʞ in HTML when encoding must be explicit, and \\029E only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: turned k is U+029E (decimal 670), IPA Extensions.
HTML: use ʞ or ʞ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \029E inside content for generated text.
Meaning: k rotated 180° for IPA — not the same as plain k, ĸ, or ƙ.
One line:U+029E → paste ʞ, or encode as ʞ / ʞ / CSS \029E.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ʞ (hex), ʞ (decimal), or the CSS escape \029E in the content property. All render ʞ. There is no named HTML entity for this character.
U+029E (LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED K). Hex 29E, decimal 670. It belongs to the IPA Extensions block and represents k rotated 180 degrees.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references ʞ or ʞ when you need an entity form.
Use it for IPA transcription, linguistics pages, pronunciation guides, CSS-generated content, or anywhere you must encode ʞ explicitly. Prefer typing or pasting ʞ directly when your file is UTF-8.
HTML entities (ʞ or ʞ) go in markup. The CSS escape \029E is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ʞ.
Plain k is U+006B. Kra ĸ is U+0138 (ĸ). Turned k ʞ is U+029E — a distinct IPA symbol, not a simple mirror of k or a Greenlandic letter.
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Did you know?
Lowercase k reverse (ʞ) is Unicode U+029E (decimal 670) in the IPA Extensions block. Official name: LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED K — the letter k rotated 180°. HTML5 has no named entity — use ʞ or ʞ. Used in IPA and linguistic notation.
