HTML Entity for Lowercase M Hook (ɱ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase m with hook (ɱ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This is the IPA symbol for the labiodental nasal—a sound produced with the lower lip against the upper teeth (as in the “m” of “symphony” in some pronunciations). The character is U+0271 in the IPA Extensions block.
Render it with ɱ, ɱ, or CSS escape \271. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ɱ directly.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase M Hook Entity
U+0271IPA Extensions
ɱHexadecimal reference
ɱDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0271
Hex code ɱ
HTML code ɱ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \271
Meaning Latin small letter m with hook
IPA Labiodental nasal
Related U+006D = m (plain lowercase)
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase m hook (ɱ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\271";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ɱ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ɱ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase m hook (ɱ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes IPA Extensions glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase m hook (ɱ) in IPA and phonetic contexts:
m (U+006D) or ɯ (turned m)🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ɱ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0271 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ɱ uses the decimal Unicode value 625 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.
CSS Entity
\271 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: ɱ. Unicode U+0271 sits in IPA Extensions. Do not confuse with plain m (U+006D). Use IPA-capable fonts for reliable rendering.
Use Cases
The lowercase m hook (ɱ) is commonly used in:
Standard IPA symbol for the labiodental nasal in phonetic transcriptions.
Academic papers, phonology textbooks, and language documentation using IPA nasal symbols.
Pronunciation keys and language-learning materials using IPA notation.
Notating /m/ before [f] or [v], as in English “symphony” or “influence”.
Educational content that teaches or displays the labiodental nasal sound.
Using U+0271 ensures screen readers interpret ɱ as one IPA character.
When generating phonetic markup, using ɱ or ɱ ensures correct output.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use U+0271 (ɱ) for the IPA labiodental nasal; use U+006D for plain m when semantics matter
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ɱ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use IPA-capable fonts (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL) for reliable rendering
- Prefer the precomposed character U+0271 over combining forms
- Pick one entity style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Don’t
- Substitute plain
mwhen ɱ is required for correct IPA notation - Confuse ɱ (m hook) with plain
m(U+006D) or ɯ (turned m) - Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for this character
- Put CSS escape
\271in HTML text nodes - Assume all fonts render IPA Extensions glyphs identically
Key Takeaways
Three references render ɱ; no named entity exists
ɱ ɱFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\271Unicode U+0271 — LATIN SMALL LETTER M WITH HOOK
IPA symbol for labiodental nasal in phonetic and linguistic content
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ɱ (hex), ɱ (decimal), or \271 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ɱ. In UTF-8 you can also type the character directly.U+0271 (LATIN SMALL LETTER M WITH HOOK). IPA Extensions block. Hex 0271, decimal 625. It is the IPA symbol for the labiodental nasal.ɱ or ɱ, or the CSS entity \271. In UTF-8 pages you can type ɱ directly.Explore More HTML Entities!
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