HTML Entity for Lowercase K Reverse (ʞ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase k reverse or turned k (ʞ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+029E in the IPA Extensions block—the letter k rotated 180 degrees. It appears in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and in linguistic and phonetic notation.
Render it with ʞ, ʞ, or CSS escape \29E. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase K Reverse Entity
U+029EIPA Extensions
ʞHexadecimal reference
ʞDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+029E
Hex code ʞ
HTML code ʞ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \29E
Meaning Latin small letter turned k
Also known as k reverse, turned k
Related U+006B = k (plain lowercase)
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase k reverse (ʞ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\29E";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ʞ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ʞ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase k reverse (ʞ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes IPA Extensions glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase k reverse (ʞ) in IPA and linguistic contexts:
k (U+006B) or ʝ (j crossed tail)🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʞ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 29E to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʞ uses the decimal Unicode value 670 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.
CSS Entity
\29E 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: ʞ. Unicode U+029E sits in IPA Extensions. Do not confuse with plain k (U+006B), ĸ (kra), or ʝ (j crossed tail). Use the precomposed character rather than CSS rotation of k.
Use Cases
The lowercase k reverse (ʞ) is commonly used in:
International Phonetic Alphabet notation where the turned k appears as a symbol.
Academic papers, textbooks, and resources on phonetics and phonology.
Pronunciation guides and reference works using IPA transcriptions.
Educational apps and content teaching or displaying IPA symbols.
Fonts and typographic systems that include IPA and linguistic symbol sets.
Correct Unicode ensures screen readers handle ʞ properly in phonetic content.
When generating linguistic markup, using ʞ or ʞ ensures correct output.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use U+029E (ʞ) for turned k; use U+006B for plain k when semantics matter
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ʞ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL)
- Prefer the precomposed character over CSS rotation of
k - Pick one entity style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Don’t
- Substitute plain
kor CSS-rotated k when ʞ is required - Confuse ʞ (turned k) with ĸ (kra) or ƙ (k hook)
- Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for this character
- Put CSS escape
\29Ein HTML text nodes - Assume all fonts render IPA Extensions glyphs identically
Key Takeaways
Three references render ʞ; no named entity exists
ʞ ʞFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\29EUnicode U+029E — LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED K
Essential for IPA notation and linguistic typography
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʞ (hex), ʞ (decimal), or \29E in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ʞ.U+029E (LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED K). IPA Extensions block. Hex 29E, decimal 670. Used in IPA and linguistic notation.k (U+006B) is the standard lowercase k. They are distinct Unicode characters; do not use CSS rotation as a substitute.Explore More HTML Entities!
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